BELCO’s Transmission Upgrade Project

BELCO announced that the Company’s “transmission upgrade project, necessary to replace 40% of the underground transmission cables, will resume this year and will continue until all the work is completed.”

A spokesperson said, “The project is necessary to replace 40% of the underground transmission cables, many of which are over 50 years old. The upgrades ensure a more robust grid with less potential for faults.

“A project such as the current grid upgrade has never been undertaken to this scale since the 1950’s where there was significantly less traffic. Had the current project been done in individual sections work could have taken as long as 7 years to complete. However, working in several locations simultaneously means it’s taken just over 3 years to complete 75% of the works.”

BELCO Managing Director Shelly Leman said: “At BELCO, we understand these upgrades cause delays and frustration for motorists. However, these upgrades are critical to ensuring a more reliable and adaptable grid that will serve us for many years to come. I would like to ask for the public’s understanding and patience as we complete these critical infrastructure upgrades that will ensure more secure energy for Bermuda.”

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