GRIDCo to collaborate with National Security to evict squatters under high-tension lines

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) is collaborating with National Security to evict squatters living under high-tension power lines nationwide.

This move follows financial strains due to repair works on lines at Kwame Nkrumah Circle after a fire. Despite laws protecting these areas, enforcement has been challenging.

Dzifa Bampoh, Head of Corporate Affairs, emphasized the importance of clearing unauthorized individuals to ensure power infrastructure safety. She noted similar issues in various regions and highlighted the need for significant support to enforce regulations.

Bampoh also mentioned the risks and challenges associated with maintaining 6,700 kilometers of transmission lines.

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