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West Tower Power Outage Drags On With Generator Due Monday

Building managers blame a failed busbar that needs a custom replacement.

Overview

  • The 44-storey West Tower, which lost electricity Wednesday night, remains without apartment power or hot water.
  • Legal & General says contractors are on site and temporary generator supply is expected on Monday, April 13.
  • Management traced the failure to an internal busbar, not the public grid, and a bespoke replacement is being built.
  • Emergency power keeps lifts, fire alarms, smoke vents, and sprinklers working while flats stay offline.
  • Residents have moved to hotels with reimbursements up to £120 per night for singles and couples as councillors seek urgent talks with managers.