Date, time set for planned outage in Minden to make repairs on substation - KSLA

No date, time set yet for planned outage in Minden to make repairs on substation

Date, time set for planned outage in Minden to make repairs on substation

MINDEN, La. (KSLA) - City officials in Minden say there is still no outage scheduled at this time after there was a fire at a substation in the city.

The power outage is scheduled for Thursday, August 3. It will begin at 10 p.m. and is expected to last between 4-6 hours.

On Tuesday, Aug. 1, the city posted on its Facebook page that a conference call was held that morning involving officials from Entergy, SWEPCO, and the city to talks about when repairs can be made to the Gilark Substation. Entergy officials reemphasized that they want to cause as little inconvenience as possible to the residents and businesses of Minden given the extreme high temperatures in the area. Entergy officials also noted the safety of linemen is a top priority for them.

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The repair plan will include setting up a temporary bypass to allow Entergy crews to fix the damage at the substation and then restore power to the City of Minden.

By doing so, the necessary repairs can be carried out safely, allowing for safe and non-urgent repairs to be conducted on the substation.

Entergy crews are still working to get the proper equipment and materials to make the repairs and are working on a plan to minimize how long the planned outage will need to last. Another conference call is scheduled for late Tuesday night to finalize when the repairs and planned power outage will take place.

This outage is essential for ensuring the long-term stability and functionality of the substation.

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