ECG announces three-day planned power outage in parts of Ashanti Region for upgrade works

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a three-day planned power outage in parts of the Ashanti Region to allow the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to upgrade the transmission line between Anwomaso and the Ridge Bulk Supply Point.

The exercise, scheduled from Monday, November 16, to Wednesday, November 18, forms part of ongoing efforts to improve electricity supply in the region.

In a public notice issued on Saturday, November 14, ECG said the temporary interruption was necessary to enable GRIDCo to continue work on the transmission line, which involves replacing the existing 364MVA single-circuit line with a modern double-circuit system.

The new transmission line will have a capacity of 2 x 488MVA, giving it a combined capacity of 976MVA.

According to ECG, the upgrade is intended to strengthen the transmission network and improve power supply to customers in the affected parts of the Ashanti Region.

The planned outage will take place from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm each day throughout the three days.

ECG has listed several communities and businesses that will experience temporary power interruptions during the exercise.

The affected areas include parts of Kaase, Guinness Ghana Limited, Fan Milk, Coca-Cola, Bomplex, Georgia, Abattoir, Boadi, Emina, Appiadu, Kokoben, Donyina, and surrounding areas.

The company has appealed to customers in the affected areas to take note of the announced schedule and make the necessary arrangements ahead of the planned interruption.

"The inconvenience that will arise as a result of this outage is deeply regretted," the statement said.