Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Jinapor has inspected ongoing emergency restoration works on the damaged Tema–Achimota 161kV transmission line near Ashaiman Middle East.The damage occurred when a fuel tanker undergoing welding works beneath the transmission line exploded, propelling part of the tanker more than 300 metres into one of the transmission towers and compromising its structural integrity.Dr Jinapor said the incident highlights the dangers of encroachment and unauthorised activities around critical transmission infrastructure.He cautioned the public against carrying out activities under electricity pylons, warning that such actions could result in loss of life, property damage and disruptions to the power supply.The Minister has directed all persons and institutions encroaching on the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) Right of Way to vacate the protected areas immediately.He warned that those who fail to comply will face enforcement action in accordance with the law, in collaboration with the security services and other relevant authorities.Under L.I. 542, as amended by L.I. 1737, activities within protected transmission corridors are prohibited within 15 metres on either side of 161kV lines and 20 metres on either side of 330kV lines.As part of the restoration effort, planned maintenance works will be carried out this weekend and are expected to last a few hours.Dr Jinapor appealed to residents in parts of the Greater Accra Region who may experience temporary power interruptions during the exercise to bear with the authorities.
He explained that the interruptions are necessary to facilitate the restoration works and ensure the safety, reliability and stability of the transmission system.“We must protect these critical transmission corridors to safeguard lives, property and the reliability of Ghana’s
Leave a Reply