GRIDCo completes initial repair works on Ashaiman transmission line

Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has successfully completed the first stage of repairs on the Ashaiman segment of the 161kV Tema-Achimota transmission line, according to a statement. The company's engineers worked on the restoration on Sunday, August 16, 2026, and power was subsequently restored to the affected customers. The next phase of the project, which involves replacing the damaged transmission tower following a welding explosion in July, is planned for Sunday, August 23.

GRIDCo, working with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), will provide advance notice to customers and communities that may experience power interruptions due to the ongoing works. The company remains committed to completing the tower replacement to ensure the transmission line's full integrity, reliability, and resilience. GRIDCo expressed gratitude for the public's patience, understanding, and cooperation during this process.