Kawartha Lakes households and businesses are being reminded of a planned power outage for eight hours overnight on Saturday (May 23).
Hydro One will be performing maintenance work that will result in an outage beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturday, with an estimated restoration time of 5 a.m. on Sunday.
Around 16,000 Hydro One customers will be affected, from the west side of Pigeon Lake in the north to Lake Scugog in the south and west to Durham Region. Affected communities include Bobcaygeon, Dunsford, Cameron, Cambray, Lindsay, Oakwood, Manilla, and Little Britain.
As a result of the planned outage, FLATO Academy Theatre in Lindsay has cancelled the Lennon.Live tribute concert that was scheduled for Saturday night. Ticket-holders will be issued a refund.
The City of Kawartha Lakes is advising residents in the affected area to prepare in advance for the power outage, which can affect heating, cooling, lighting, water, and internet and phone service.
The weather forecast for Saturday night is showers with an overnight low of 8° C.
