The Acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ing. Kwame Kpekpena, has paid a working visit to the Ashanti Region to inspect key infrastructure projects aimed at improving supply reliability and efficiency.
He was accompanied by the Deputy Managing Director of Engineering & Operations, Ing. Kwadwo Ayensu Obeng; the Acting Director of Operations, Ing. Ebenezer Ghunney; and the regional leadership team led by Ing. Peter Kofi Fletcher, General Manager of Ashanti Sub-Transmission, along with the General Manager of Ashanti West, Ing. George Amoah.
The team visited some selected locations to inspect the ongoing reconstruction of the Barekese double circuit sub-transmission tower line and construction of another double circuit tower line from Anwomaso to Airport Substation, and and redevelopment works at the Ridge Bulk Supply Point (BSP).
The Barekese line, which is to be upgraded from 150mm² to 400mm² conductors, is expected to enhance voltage quality and reliability for the Ghana Water Dam site, Offinso and surrounding communities. In addition, the replacement of aging transmission towers along the route will improve network resilience.
At Anwomaso–Airport Substation, the Acting MD inspected ongoing construction works to improve bulk capacity transfer into Kumasi Central, while at Ridge BSP, he assessed civil construction works and potential replacement and expansion of the 33kV GIS panels in readiness to receive increased capacity from GRIDCo’s 145MVA transformers.
”These projects underline our strong commitment to improving operational efficiency and ensuring reliable power for the people of Ashanti and beyond,” said Ing. Kpekpena. He added, “Every upgrade we undertake in Ashanti is focused on one thing ensuring a reliable power supply for our communities, businesses, and industries.”
The Acting MD also urged the contractor for the transmission works, Lutton Engineering, to speed up work for timely completion of projects. In response, the contractor assured ECG management of timely delivery to enhance supply reliability in the region.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
