Emergency GRIDCo repairs to cause power interruption across parts of Accra on Sunday
Several communities across Accra are expected to experience power interruptions on Sunday, August 23, as the Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) undertakes emergency works to replace a damaged transmission tower on the Tema–Achimota 161kV transmission line at Ashaiman.
The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) will undertake emergency repairs on a damaged transmission tower on the Tema–Achimota 161kV transmission line in Ashaiman, Accra, on Sunday, August 23. The interruption in power supply is expected to affect several communities across the capital, including Nima Township, Kanda Highway, Kokomlemle, Sulana Circle, Madina Township, Okponglo, Cantonment, Osu, and many others.
The works are scheduled to begin at 3:00 a.m. and continue until 6:00 p.m., potentially impacting households, businesses, markets, offices, and other electricity consumers in the affected areas. GRIDCo has expressed regret for the inconvenience and urged customers to make necessary arrangements ahead of the exercise.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
- Ashaiman to experience power outage on Sunday August 23 gbcghanaonline.com
- 15-hour power interruption to hit parts of Accra Sunday over repairs – GRIDCo adomonline.com
- GRIDCo announces power interruptions in parts of Greater Accra for tower repairs myjoyonline.com
- Power supply to some locations in the Greater Accra Region to be interrupted on August 23 - GRIDCo 3news.com
