“We regret the inconvenience”, TCN announces construction schedule as heavy wind blows down 3 towers

TCN to Re-Erect Three Towers Along Kainji-Birnin Kebbi Line

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has revealed ongoing efforts to restore three collapsed towers along the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line, which were damaged by strong winds in May. To expedite repairs and reduce downtime, TCN has deployed three contractors, each tasked with reconstructing one of the affected towers. “In the meantime, efforts have been made to cushion the impact of the disruption in bulk power supply to Kadu…

“We regret the inconvenience”, TCN announces construction schedule as heavy wind blows down 3 towers

The transmission towers were hit down by a heavy windstorm, disrupting power supply to Kaduna and three other states. TCN has shared alternate plans for the states.

TCN To Re-Erect Three Towers Along 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi Line - InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that work is ongoing to re-erect three towers that collapsed along the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line earlier in May. The collapse was caused by a heavy wind that blew against the towers. However, TCN said it has mobilised three separate contractors to the site. Each contractor will handle the reconstruction of a separate tower, noting that the ‘strategic deployment’ aims to …