Cape Town’s premier entertainment destination, GrandWest, will undergo another full shutdown of its operations starting next week, Cape {town} Etc reports.
Also read: GrandWest to temporarily close for electrical upgrade
GrandWest will shutdown from 20 to 22 October for essential electrical upgrades, ensuring enhanced service and infrastructure resilience.
GrandWest General Manager Mervyn Naidoo told IOL that the upcoming maintenance is crucial for both guests and staff.
‘We are now entering phase three of our electrical system upgrade. The first and second phases were carried out in February and early October this year.’
‘When it is complete, our overhauled electrical infrastructure and new generators will be better able to deal with future inconsistencies in grid supply,’ Naidoo explained.
To minimise guest disruption, GrandWest opted for a full closure instead of a partial shutdown.
‘We have again chosen to shut down the complex completely, as partial shutdowns are disruptive to guests, and they would not give contractors the space and time they need for the new installations.’
This comes after GrandWest temporarily shut down parts of its Food Court (Cape Village) and Welcome Centre from midnight on Sunday, 6 October, until 8am on Tuesday, 8 October.
Naidoo explained that this weekend’s closure marks the third phase of GrandWest’s electric system upgrade, following the first two phases in February and early October.
Once completed, the new infrastructure and generators will better manage grid supply inconsistencies.
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