By Maxwell Awumah
Keta, March 12, GNA – The Management of the Volta Regional Directorate of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has paid a working visit to communities affected by tidal waves to assess the impact on electricity supply.
The management conducted on-site visit to areas, including Agavedzi, Amutinu, Salakope, Fuveme, Kpokporgbor, and Agorkedzi.
Ms. Christina Jatoe-Kaleo, Regional General Manager of ECG, who led the team, briefing the Ghana News Agency, said the team assessed the situation regarding electricity supply and the installation of infrastructure in the impacted areas.
Ms. Jatoe-Kaleo highlighted the commitment of ECG engineers, who were conducting feasibility studies and to evaluate steps for relocating installations, in ensuring that power supply could be both improved and sustained in these communities.
The Regional Engineer, Mr Godfred Awuku indicated that while five electricity poles suffered damages due to the recent tidal disaster, relocating them would necessitate the installation of a total of 12 new poles, at the cost of GHC 105,591.72, to bring supplies to affected communities.
“This initiative is critical for reinstating reliable power access to the affected areas in the future,” he added.
Assuring the residents of swift measures, the Denu District Manager Mr. Timothy Affrim, stated, “We are dedicated to ensuring that these communities will experience uninterrupted power supply as we undertake these essential improvements.”
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