New grid stations of 132 KV Madyan,132 KV Dobian and 132 KV Gomal University DI Khan have been constructed while 79 power transformers have been installed in different grid stations throughout the Province.71-KM transmission lines have been installed with a cost of Rs 988 million to improve power distribution system. Similarly 1511 MVA capacity added in the system with a cost of Rs 5543 Million. In addition to this dozens new 11 KV feeders have been created and dozens feeders have been bifurcated to overcome low voltage problems, over loading and tripping.
The Chief Executive PESCO Engineer Shabir Ahmad said that Provision of facilities to the customer is our 1st priority. With the support of federal government several news projects have been initiated to improve power distribution system including replacement of old cables and poles. The CEO directed to the concerned Officers to keep close liaison to complete the ongoing projects well in time to abolished load shedding according to federal government visions by 2018.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2017