The Government of Sierra Leone, with financial support from the African Development Bank, has launched the rehabilitation and extension of the Bo and Kenema Electricity Distribution Systems benefiting more than 54,000 households.
The project will upgrade and construct a 70 km 33-kilovolt overhead line between Bo and Kenema. To enhance the reliability and sustainability of electricity supply between the two cities, new primary substations will be constructed, and two city centre substations rehabilitated. The distribution networks within the two cities will be restored and expanded.
For the first time, 37,000 households located in Bo, Kenema and villages along the route of the distribution line, will benefit from a supply of electricity through the installation of pre-paid electricity meters connecting them to the line. The 17,500 households already connected will benefit from a more reliable supply of electricity. The project will also provide technical training for staff at the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA).
By increasing the power transfer capacity, the reliability and availability of power supply, both cities will benefit from the CLSG (Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone & Guinea) interconnection project expected to provide reliable and affordable energy.
In this project, Tractebel will be responsible for the design, the tendering process for selection of an EPC contract, site supervision during execution of the works, and assistance during warranty period.
Would you like to know more about this project? Do not hesitate to contact the Project Leader Steve Gressens: steve.gressens@tractebel.engie.com / + 32 2 773 93 32.
