Residents of Bo City and neighbouring communities are expected to experience a temporary interruption in electricity supply today as authorities commence critical upgrade works on the 66kV transmission line linked to the regional CLSG power network.
The project, which forms part of ongoing efforts to improve the country’s electricity infrastructure, involves the replacement of outdated transformers with modern equipment designed to enhance the stability, efficiency, and reliability of power distribution.
According to Dr. Ing. Edmund Dakona Wuseni, General Project Coordinator for donor-funded energy projects at the Ministry of Energy, the temporary shutdown is necessary to facilitate the installation works and pave the way for a stronger national power system.
He explained that the upgrades are expected to deliver long-term benefits to residents and businesses across the Southern and Eastern regions by reducing power disruptions and improving overall electricity service.
The initiative will also extend its impact beyond Bo City, benefiting communities along the Bo–Kenema highway, including Tinkoko and Bumpe, through improved access to a more dependable electricity supply.
As part of broader plans to strengthen the national grid, authorities are also pursuing the development of a 12-megawatt solar power project and the construction of a new substation at Bandama. The additional investments are expected to increase generation capacity and further enhance the resilience of the electricity network.
Energy sector officials acknowledged that the temporary outage may inconvenience residents and businesses but emphasized that the works are essential for achieving a more sustainable and efficient power supply system.
Engineers from the Ministry of Energy, the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA), and the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC) are currently overseeing the installations, with expectations that the upgraded infrastructure will significantly improve electricity services for thousands of consumers across the region.
