Communication mast collapse: GRIDCo warns of possible load shedding

The Ghana Grid Company Limited(GRIDCo) is warning of a possible load management across the country after a communication mast collapsed and fell on its 330kV Aboadze -Kumasi transmission line.

A statement issued by the power transmitter on Wednesday (10 November ) said the development has affected the national power system and may result in some  load management.

“At 15:40 GMT on Tuesday , November 9 2021, a communication mast collapsed and fell on the 330kV Aboadze-Kumasi transmission line , resulting in the collapse of two adjacent towers. The incident happened near Bogoso in the Western Region.”

“GRIDCo is working around the clock to replace the fallen towers within the shortest possible time .” the statement said.

Below is the full statement: