Major power outage disrupts CBD office workers

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A major power outage disrupted office workers in Melbourne’s CBD mid-way through the workday.

The lights and power went off about 1.30pm on Tuesday, with The Age’s office at 717 Bourke Street, Docklands, among those affected.

The area affected by the power outage.Credit: Citipower

About 1100 customers were off supply in Melbourne’s CBD and Docklands during the outage, according to electricity provider CitiPower.

Trains and trams continued to operate throughout the outage.

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