6-hour power outage today for sections of ECD to facilitate road expansion – GPL

Six hours of power interruption are scheduled for sections of the East Coast Demerara (ECD) on Tuesday as infrastructure works linked to the national road expansion programme move ahead. Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) announced that electricity supply will be temporality off from 09:00h to 15:00h today to facilitate the diversion of the L17 transmission line, which connects the Good Hope and Columbia substations. The exercise is being undertaken to allow the Public Works Ministry to carry out construction along the ECD corridor. According to GPL, the adjustment to the transmission line is necessary to protect electrical infrastructure while the road project proceeds. Customers between Lusignan and Non Pareil will be affected during the period. The works form part of the Government’s programme to modernise and expand the national road network. Authorities say the ECD Road Expansion Project is intended to improve traffic flow, enhance road safety and support economic activity in the region.
GPL said the project will bring benefits to residents, commuters and businesses and thanked customers for their understanding as the temporary disruption is carried out in support of the ongoing development works.