{"id":350737,"date":"2017-09-05T08:45:48","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T08:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=350737"},"modified":"2017-11-10T12:06:05","modified_gmt":"2017-11-10T12:06:05","slug":"ecg-begins-network-extension-project-to-whindo-in-takoradi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2017\/09\/ecg-begins-network-extension-project-to-whindo-in-takoradi\/","title":{"rendered":"ECG begins network extension project to Whindo in Takoradi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Western Region has commenced a project to extend electricity supply to Whindo, a suburb of Takoradi.<\/p>\n<p>Whindo, one of the fastest growing suburbs in Takoradi has seen a lot of residential developments in recent times.<\/p>\n<p>However, due to the unavailability of a standard LV Network in the area, many people have resorted to illegal connections which invariably put lives and properties at risk.<\/p>\n<p>The project therefore seeks to extend supply to the newly built residential facilities and also improve the existing network.<\/p>\n<p>The Western Regional General Manager of ECG, Ing. Jacqueline Ofori-Atta, indicated that the project will not only ensure reliable electricity supply to the area, but also reduce the risk of electrocutions as a result of the many interconnections.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-350744\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_1683.jpg\" alt=\"img_1683\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a company, we are committed to our responsibilities to our customers. Our pledge to provide safe, reliable and quality electricity services to support the economic development of Ghana remains unshaken\u201d Ing. Ofori-Atta noted.<\/p>\n<p>She further disclosed that the estimated cost of the project is GH\u00a21,271,488.87 with an installation component of GH\u00a2157,149.31.<\/p>\n<p>On his part, the Western Regional Engineer, Ing. 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