Summary:
- Minister Okaasai acknowledged that while the completion of the substation is a significant milestone, it alone will not immediately address power outages, particularly for those connected to the old colonial-era power lines.
RUBANDA: The construction of the Mirama-Kabale 132 KV transmission line is now 99% complete, according to Engineer Daniel Kisira, the head of project implementation at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL).
Eng. Kisira revealed this on Wednesday while Minister of State for Energy, Honorable Sidronius Okaasai Opolot, was inspecting the construction work at the Kabale substation, which is being carried out by Ceylex Engineering in Rubanda District. The transmission line is being implemented by CCC International Engineering Nigeria Limited.
Eng. Kisira noted that only one kilometer of the transmission line remains, representing just 1% of the project. He confirmed that the construction is expected to be completed by next week. The project, valued at 83 billion Uganda Shillings and financed by the Islamic Development Bank, is slated for commissioning on December 14, 2024.
CUE IN ENG KISIRA……ON CONSTRUCTION WORKS……LUG/ENG//
Minister Okaasai acknowledged that while the completion of the substation is a significant milestone, it alone will not immediately address power outages, particularly for those connected to the old colonial-era power lines. However, he assured that the government is actively working to improve the distribution network by installing new poles and conductors to ensure a more stable power supply to the region.
CUE IN MINISTER OKAASAI……ON THE ISSUE…..ENG//
