3.4 Electricity supply 3.4.1 The DPW indicated that the three facilities had been constructed within the confines of existing correctional facilities and therefore had power connections to the supplier grid. Eskom could meet the Brandvlei centre's maximum power requirements, but additional supply would have to be applied for. Although an application to increase the power supply had been submitted, the project also provides for energy- saving measures such as the use of hot spring water and the use of only one kitchen for cooking. The power to the Vanrhynsdorp site had been increased to the maximum that the local municipality could provide. Shedding devices have been installed to control peak consumption. The Ceres facility was connected to the supply-authority grid and therefore power is available. Each centre will have generators for use in the event of a power failure.