Ghana: GRIDCO Sets August 23 To Replace Damaged Transmission Tower In Ashaiman

The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) has completed the initial phase of repair works on the Ashaiman section of the 161-kilovolt Tema-Achimota transmission line, the company said.

A team of GRIDCo engineers carried out the preliminary works on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, as part of efforts to replace a transmission tower damaged in a July incident.

The tower at Ashaiman Middle East was damaged on July 10 when a fuel tanker exploded while welding work was being carried out on its tank within the transmission line’s right of way, GRIDCo said.

GRIDCo said on Saturday that it would curtail power supply to parts of the Greater Accra region on Sunday to facilitate the repair works. Power supply to affected customers has since been restored, the company said in a statement on Sunday evening.

The remaining phase of the work, involving the replacement of the damaged transmission tower, will be undertaken on Sunday, Aug. 23, GRIDCo said.

In collaboration with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), GRIDCo said it would provide prior information to customers and communities that may be affected by the planned works, including any associated power supply interruptions.

GRIDCo said it would continue to work to complete the tower replacement and restore the full integrity, reliability and resilience of the transmission line.

The company thanked the public for its patience, understanding and cooperation as it works to complete the repair.