The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), says there will be interruption in power supply in some parts of Accra.
The interruption in power supply which starts today, Thursday, February 11, 2021, is to enable a contractor to commence work on connecting the Pokuase Bulk Supply Point (BSP) to the Kanda and Airport Stations.
In a statement issued, the ECG said the interruption in power supply will be over in seven days in February and March 2021.
According to the statement the power will be interrupted between 10 am to 4 pm on February 11, February 16, February 19, February 22, February 25, March 2 and March 5.
“As part of the ECG Financial and Operational Turnaround (EFOT) project, the Millennium Development Authority (MIDA) in collaboration with the Electricity Company of Ghana will undertake interruptions in power supply to enable a contractor commence excavation works to interconnect load from the Pokuase Bulk Supply Point (BSP) to the Kanda and Airport substations,” the statement said.
The areas to be affected by the construction include Air Site Hotel, Primrose Place, Roman Ridge, Parts of Airport Residential Area, and its surroundings, Accra Girls, Maamobi, Roman Ridge, Parts of Airport Residential Area, and the Kotobabi Poly Clinic.
The rest are Ghana Institution of Engineers, Ebony, Abavana Down, Kotobabi Down, Modex Filling Station, Alajo, Tobinco Pharmaceuticals and Parts of Tesano.
BELOW IS A COPY OF THE STATEMENT
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