Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor has directed individuals and institutions encroaching on GRIDCo land to vacate the protected areas or face enforcement action.
The directive follows an inspection of emergency restoration works on the damaged Tema–Achimota 161kV transmission line near Ashaiman Middle East.
Transmission Corridors Under Threat
Dr Jinapor said the incident, which occurred after a fuel tanker undergoing welding works beneath the transmission line exploded, demonstrated the potentially fatal consequences of activities within protected transmission corridors. "I have called on all persons and institutions encroaching on GRIDCo’s Right of Way to move out immediately," he said.
Enforcement Action to Follow
The Minister cited L.I. 542, as amended by L.I. 1737, which prohibits activities within protected corridors extending 15 metres on either side of 161kV transmission lines and 20 metres for 330kV lines. "Those who fail to comply will face enforcement action in accordance with the law, in collaboration with the security services and relevant authorities," he added.
Protecting Lives and Property
Dr Jinapor stressed that compliance with the regulations was necessary to protect lives and property and maintain the reliability of Ghana's power supply. The Minister's directive is a stern warning to those who have been encroaching on GRIDCo land, and it remains to be seen how many will heed the call to vacate the protected areas.
Source: JOY
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