Residents across several communities in Georgetown will experience a planned electricity outage on Saturday, December 6, as the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) undertakes essential maintenance and upgrades. This initiative is part of efforts to support the new Gas-to-Energy Project and enhance overall grid reliability.
The scheduled power interruption will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., affecting homes and businesses in the following areas:
South & North Ruimveldt
Tucville
Lamaha Park & Springs
Guyhoc Park & Gardens
Roxanne Burnham Gardens
Shirley Field Ridley Square
Cane View Avenue
Industrial Estate & Industrial Site to Agricola
Republic Park & Gardens
Nandy Park
Continental Park
Anaida Avenue
Ubani Avenue in Eccles
Additionally, customers in South Georgetown and along the East Bank to Eccles should anticipate brief outages during the initial phase of work from 5:00–6:00 a.m. and again during restoration switching from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Scope of Works
- L10 Transmission Line Diversion: The aerial fibre-optic cable will be relocated to new structures to facilitate the L10 line diversion from Goedverwagting to the Sophia Substation. Structures will be repositioned to support the 69kV double circuit line interconnecting the Gas-to-Energy project.
- System Reliability and Maintenance: Maintenance activities will address identified hot spots along the transmission line from the power ship to the New Georgetown Substation. Teams will also conduct testing and commissioning of a new mobile substation and perform maintenance on equipment, including circuit breakers and transformers.
These critical activities are aimed at improving network stability, reducing the risk of power disruptions during the holiday season, and preparing the grid for future integration of the Gas-to-Energy Project.
GPL apologizes for any inconvenience caused and assures the public that all work will be completed within the designated timeframe. Updates on the progress of the works will be shared on GPL’s social media platforms.
