Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has said that the construction of the $22.6M extension to Transmission and Distribution (T&D) network at Number 76 Housing Scheme, Corentyne, Berbice, in Region 6, is expected to be completed and energised by today. According to a GPL press release, on completion of the nine kilometres of primary and secondary network, electricity will be available to 300 house lots that make up the scheme, benefitting approximately 1,230 residents.GPL said that the project is funded by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) of the Ministry of Housing and is being executed by Cummings Electrical Company Ltd. to meet GPL’s construction standards, while the network design and verification of construction is being done by GPL engineers.

The power company added that construction, which started in June 2013, was delayed due to the late delivery by the supplier of critical line hardware and a shortage of acceptable Wallaba poles.

APPLICATION FORMS
GPL said that residents who wish to apply for service can collect application forms from the GPL commercial offices at Corriverton and Chesney.

The utility company added that application forms must be signed in the presence of an authorised GPL Customer Service Representative and submitted along with copies of proof of ownership (transport/agreement of sale) or tenancy agreement, certificate of inspection and a national identification card or passport.
Written By Michel Outridge