National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said that it is investing PHP 303.216 million for the Sta Rita Quinapondan 69 kV Transmission Line Project.

National Grid said in a statement that "This project aims to make the transmission network more reliable by providing an alternate power corridor to Eastern Samar."

National Grid said it was beefing up the power network with new projects and the rehabilitation of the 69 kV transmission lines in Samar Island.

National Grid has completed the Paranas Calbayog 138 kV Transmission Line Project built at a cost PHP 845.880 million.

The major components of the Paranas Calbayog line include the new Calbayog Substation, 62 kilometers of 138 kV transmission line and expansion works at Paranas Substation.

The line reinforces the old 69 kV transmission lines in the area, which are more susceptible to weather disturbances, and aims to support the long term power requirements of Samar. The project cost PHP 845.880 million.

National Grid is also rehabilitating the Wright Taft Borongan McArthur 69 kilovolt transmission line to strengthen the transmission system in Eastern Samar.

National Grid, meanwhile, said it aims to replace 1,178 old 69 kV transmission poles in the area until the end of 2012 under its 2011-2012 rehabilitation plan for 69 kV lines.

Source - Manila Standard Today

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