ECG to Implement 8-Hour Maintenance Cuts in Key Areas, Impacting Thous

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced plans to implement 8-hour maintenance cuts in key areas, including Pantang, Oyrifa, Teiman, Teshie Tebbibaino, and parts of UPSA, starting from August 17.

The maintenance works are part of ECG's scheduled activities in the Ashanti Region, which will result in temporary power interruptions.

Emergency Repairs Underway in Accra

Ahead of the scheduled power cuts, residents across several parts of Accra are experiencing an emergency outage to allow urgent repairs to a key transmission line. The outage, which began on Sunday, August 16, is expected to run from 3:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The emergency repairs are being carried out by the Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) to replace a damaged tower on the Tema–Achimota 161kV transmission line located at Ashaiman. The transmission tower was damaged after a fuel tanker exploded while welding work was being carried out on its tank within the transmission line's Right-of-Way (RoW).

Planned Maintenance to Improve Service Delivery

The ECG has issued notices on Facebook indicating its planned maintenance in the Ashanti Region. The power distributor said the power cuts would enable engineers to work on a fault to improve service delivery. The planned maintenance is expected to begin on August 17 and will affect several areas, including Pantang, Oyrifa, Teiman, Teshie Tebbibaino, and parts of UPSA.

The ECG has not provided a specific timeline for the planned maintenance, but residents are advised to expect temporary power interruptions during the scheduled works.

Impact on Residents and Businesses

The planned maintenance and emergency repairs are expected to have a significant impact on residents and businesses in the affected areas. The ECG has urged residents to make necessary arrangements to minimize the disruption caused by the power cuts.

The ECG has also advised residents to report any power-related issues to the company's customer care center. The company has not provided a specific contact number or email address for residents to report power-related issues.

The planned maintenance and emergency repairs are part of the ECG's efforts to improve service delivery and maintain the reliability of the power grid. The company has not provided a specific timeline for the completion of the works, but residents are advised to expect temporary power interruptions during the scheduled works.

Source: Yen ALL