Ghana: New Power Lines Constructed for Greater Kumasi Communities

Ghana: New Power Lines Constructed for Greater Kumasi Communities

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced the construction of a new power distribution line to improve electricity supply in several communities within the Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency, located in Greater Kumasi.

GRIDCo Restores Damaged Power Line After Sabotage

The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) has successfully completed the reconstruction of a critical transmission tower on its 161kV Akwatia–New Obuasi line, following extensive damage caused by illegal chainsaw operations.   The incident, which occurred on March 17, 2025, significantly disrupted power supply to Kumasi and parts of Ghana’s middle belt, affecting electricity reliability in the region.  “Our maintenance engineers quickly moved in on …

ECG constructs new power lines for Greater Kumasi c’nities

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has commenced the construction of a new power distribution line to improve electricity supply in several communities within the Atwima Kwanwoma Constituency, located in Greater Kumasi. According to ECG, the project—which is currently 40% complete—is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. It is estimated to cost GH¢2,287,841.31. Mr. George Amoah, ECG’s General Manager for the Ashanti West Region, revea…