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GRIDCo Gives Deadline to Encroachers on Power Corridors

Learn how GRIDCo is giving deadline to encroachers on power corridors in Ghana; a timely action to prevent power outages.

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GRIDCo gives transmission line encroachers one-month ultimatum to vacate corridors

The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has given persons and businesses encroaching on transmission line Rights-of-Way (ROW) across the country one month to vacate the protected corridors or face enforcement action.

GRIDCo Gives Deadline to Encroachers on Power Corridors

GRIDCo has given individuals and businesses a one-month ultimatum to vacate transmission line Rights-of-Way (ROW) across the country. The move is aimed at preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of the public.

GRIDCo is responsible for managing the country's transmission lines, which are crucial for distributing electricity from power plants to consumers. However, the company has identified several areas where individuals and businesses have encroached on these protected corridors.

GRIDCo's Concerns About Power Corridors

GRIDCo's decision to give a one-month deadline is a result of its concerns about the safety risks posed by encroachments on transmission line Rights-of-Way. The company has identified several areas where encroachments have led to accidents and near-misses.

The Ghana Grid Company Limited has warned that enforcement action will be taken against individuals and businesses that fail to vacate the protected corridors within the stipulated time frame. The company's decision is aimed at preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of the public.

GRIDCo's Efforts to Safeguard Power Corridors

GRIDCo has been working to safeguard the country's power corridors by identifying and addressing areas where encroachments have occurred. The company has also been working with local authorities to educate the public about the risks associated with encroachments on transmission line Rights-of-Way.

The Ghana Grid Company Limited's efforts to safeguard the country's power corridors are aimed at ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of electricity to consumers. The company's decision to give a one-month deadline is a result of its commitment to preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of the public.

The Ghana Grid Company Limited will continue to work with local authorities to ensure that the public is aware of the risks associated with encroachments on transmission line Rights-of-Way. The company's efforts to safeguard the country's power corridors are crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of electricity to consumers.


Source: 3News

Isaac Nana Yaw Annor

Isaac Nana Yaw Annor, popularly known as King Bygone, is a Ghanaian blogger, publicist and digital publisher, and the editor of Accra Posts. He started out with an entertainment blog, wrote more than 389 articles for Opera News, and worked alongside broadcaster Abeiku Santana on media and publicity from 2016 to 2024. He founded The Gospel Post, We Post Weddings, Nsemwokrom, AfroYard and Culture Gossip, and is a certified software engineer (ALX Africa). Avance Media named him among the Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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