THOUSANDS of houses and businesses have been reconnected to the power grid but about 28,750 homes 

are still without electricity.

About 18,000 homes and businesses have had their power restored since late on Friday by Energex crews, 

bringing the total number switched back on since Monday to 230,000.

The energy provider said in a statement on Saturday that 28,750 properties are still without power; 18,967 in 

Brisbane; 6,641 in Ipswich; 1,228 in the Lockyer Valley; and 1,823 in the Brisbane Valley.

The company has urged people to be patient because some properties not directly affected by water may still 

be without power because the part of the grid they are connected to may still be impacted by flooding.

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