Kumasi-Anwomaso electrcity transmision line upgrade commences
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, in partnership with the Ghana Grid Company Ltd (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), will today commence the final phase of the Kumasi–Anwomaso Transmission Line Upgrade and transformer replacement at the Kumasi (Ahodwo) Substation.
The critical infrastructure intervention will replace an ageing 19-kilometre single-circuit line currently rated at 364 megawatts (MVA) with a modern double-circuit line designed to deliver nearly 1,000 megawatts.
Simultaneously, GRIDCo will install a new 145 MVA transformer at the Ahodwo Substation to replace an existing 66 MVA unit, the Spokesperson and Head of Communication for the ministry, Richmond Rockson, stated that the upgrade will nearly triple transmission capacity, significantly eases pressure on existing equipment, improve overall reliability, and support Kumasi and the wider Ashanti Region’s growing residential, commercial, and industrial demand.
Giving a breakdown of the work done so far, the spokesperson disclosed that 90 per cent of foundation works and 67 per cent of tower assembly have already been completed.
The remaining tasks involve dismantling the old line, erecting the remaining new towers, and stringing conductors.
The Contractor, China Water Engineering, has already completed 56 of the 60 required transmission towers.
Mr Rockson urged residents to stay entirely away from active construction areas and strictly comply with safety instructions. He concluded that while the temporary outages will cause inconvenience, they are “essential to delivering a stronger, more reliable, and higher-capacity electricity network that will support the long-term development of Kumasi, the Ashanti Region, and Ghana.”
During an inspection of the project site last Thursday, the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, emphasised the absolute urgency of the upgrade and urged all to bear with the government for any inconveniences that might arise. He warned that delaying the works any further could risk a total collapse of the national grid.
“The existing transmission lines have been in service for more than 30 years. We cannot postpone this project indefinitely. It is essential to safeguard Kumasi’s electricity supply,” Dr Jinapor stressed, appealing to residents for their patience, cooperation, and understanding during the construction period.
GRIDCo Chief Executive, Mr Frank Otchere, said that the substation upgrades are technically necessary to match the newly increased line capacity.
LEY E. HOPE, KUMASI
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