Ghana’s power transmission company, GRIDCo, has announced plans to reconstruct the 24km single circuit 161kV transmission line from Konongo to Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
This is part of GRIDCo’s effort to boost the power supply due to the increasing demand for power in the area.
Ahead of the intended project, officials of GRIDCo have undertaken a series of engagements to sensitise and educate residents who are along the path of the line to relocate to facilitate the construction of the line.
The project-affected areas are Asokwa, Susan, Akyi/Anloga, Bomso, Ayigya, Kentinkroo, Odoum, Fumesu, Adako Jackie/Kwame, Ejisu, Besease, Manhyia, Boankra, Hwereso, Kubease, Duapompo, Koforidua, Nnobewam, Adumasi/Agyariago and Konongo.
In a post sighted on the Facebook page of GRIDCo, it said, “GRIDCo’s goal is to reconstruct the current single circuit 161kV line into a double circuit line. This work would address the increased demand for electricity in Kumasi and its environs. The project is expected to be completed within one year i.e., by end of 2023.”
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
