ECG announces power outages in parts of Greater Accra and Volta Region
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced power outages affecting parts of the Greater Accra and Volta regions due to damaged electricity infrastructure and emergency maintenance works.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reported power outages in parts of the Greater Accra and Volta regions. These outages are due to damaged infrastructure and ongoing maintenance works. In Accra West, Sowutuom and surrounding communities are affected by broken high-tension poles. The affected areas are numerous and include Sowutuom Mambo, Glorious Jesus, Ablekuma Fanmilk, and more. ECG engineers are working to repair the damaged infrastructure and restore power.
On August 13, ECG announced two emergency maintenance exercises in the Volta Region. The first is set for 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and will address a fault in electricity supply in areas like Sokode Ando, Sokode Gbagble, and parts of Sokode Gborgame. The second maintenance exercise will occur from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, affecting Payin, Dzodze, Ziope, Akporkope, Agortime, and Kpetoe.
ECG explained that these interruptions are necessary for engineers to fix faults in the electricity network. The company apologized for the inconvenience caused and assured that the work was aimed at restoring reliable electricity supply.
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