ECG announces three-day planned power outage in parts of Ashanti Region for upgrade works
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a three-day planned power outage in parts of the Ashanti Region to allow the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to upgrade the transmission line between Anwomaso and the Ridge Bulk Supply Point.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled a three-day planned power outage in select areas of the Ashanti Region to facilitate transmission line upgrades, according to a public notice issued on Saturday, November 14. The exercise, set to occur from Monday, November 16 to Wednesday, November 18, aims to replace the existing 364MVA single-circuit line with a modern double-circuit system, resulting in a capacity increase from 364MVA to 976MVA.
This upgrade, undertaken by the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), is intended to bolster the transmission network and enhance power supply to affected communities. During the outage, which is scheduled to take place between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm daily, ECG has listed numerous businesses and residential areas that will experience temporary power interruptions.
These include Kaase, Guinness Ghana Limited, Fan Milk, Coca-Cola, Bomplex, Georgia, Abattoir, Boadi, Emina, Appiadu, Kokoben, Donyina, and their surrounding regions. The company has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and urged customers in the affected areas to make necessary arrangements in advance of the planned interruption.
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