By Osahon Osahon
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) says it has finalized design for the award of contract for the construction of a 33KV line from Okpella to Igarra and other communities in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.
It said the move is aimed at significantly improving power supply and strengthened its services to the more homes in its area of coverage.
According to statement by the management of the company, it noted that the project upon completion will be connected to the recently completed 60MVA Power Transformer at Okpella TS thereby ensuring improved stable power supply.
“The project once completed will change the source of supply to the recently completed 60MVA Power Transformer at Okpella TS and cut off the existing source from Okene TS under Abuja Electricity Distribution Company which has not been reliable because of the lengthy feeder and the fact that it’s not within BEDC’s control.
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“The new source which will be under the BEDC’s network will guarantee adequate, quality and reliable power supply to Igarra, Ibilo, Ososo and communities in Akoko Edo LGA of Edo State.
“It will also boost the business of the quarries and other SMEs in the area due to the quality and reliable power supply expected from the project once completed”, BEDC in the statement added.
