Tabora–Ipole power line complete, promises reliable electricity for Sikonge
What you need to know:
- The project manager from Tanesco, Mr Sospeter Oralo, revealed that the Tabora–Katavi project had cost a total of Sh161 billion.
Tabora. The Electricity Transmission and Distribution Construction and Rehabilitation Company (ETDCO) has completed the construction of a 132kV transmission line stretching 102 kilometres from Tabora to Ipole, a development expected to enhance electricity reliability for residents of Sikonge District and stimulate economic growth.
Speaking during the commissioning of the new line on Monday, April 28, in Tabora Region, ETDCO acting General Manager, Mr Sadock Mugendi, said the project had been completed in full, with residents of Sikonge District now accessing a more stable electricity supply.
Mr Mugendi expressed gratitude to the government and the Ministry of Energy, through Tanesco, for entrusting ETDCO with the project’s implementation.
He further noted that final preparations were underway to complete the second section of the project from Ipole to Mlele District in Katavi Region, covering approximately 133 kilometres.
He called on citizens to safeguard the newly built infrastructure, emphasising that the government had invested heavily in the projects for the benefit of the nation at large.
The project manager from Tanesco, Mr Sospeter Oralo, revealed that the Tabora–Katavi project had cost a total of Sh161 billion.
He said the completion of the first phase would enable Sikonge District to receive up to 12 megawatts of power through the new 132kV line.
Mr Oralo urged residents to seize the opportunity presented by improved electricity access to invest in various economic ventures aimed at boosting household incomes.
He also stressed the importance of using clean energy in homes to reduce costs and promote better health and environmental conservation.
On his part, ETDCO’s acting project manager for the Tabora–Katavi project, Mr Ebenezer Makakala, said that local residents had benefited by securing temporary jobs during the implementation phase.
Several workers, including Mr Mateo Daudi, expressed their appreciation to the government for initiating the project. They noted that the employment opportunities generated had enabled them to meet essential family needs, such as paying school fees for their children.
