According to a statement from Olhão Council the work is expected to cause power cuts along Rua 18 de Junho, Rua Joaquim do Ó, Rua Cerca Júdice, Rua Manuel Martins Garrocho, Rua Cerrinho, Rua Almirante Reis Quinta Romão and along the EN125 main road between 9am and 12pm.

The council added that unforeseen circumstances could mean that work will be extended until 3pm.

The council added that “for safety reasons and because there may be need to carry out tests or reconnect the network earlier on, the facilities should be considered permanently live.”