See How Bushfires Are Destroying ECG Power Poles In Ada

The Ada District of the Tema Region of the ECG has made an appeal for public support against the prevention of bushfires, which keep causing havoc to the power distribution organization.

In collaboration with media, Assembly members and stakeholders, the district has been sensitising the public to be aware of the dryness of the Harmattan weather and the susceptibility of bushes to uncontrolled fire outbreaks.

Bushfires often result from unintentional fires set up to clear specific areas, but which end up affecting other places as well, causing damage to property, animals and in the case of ECG, some wooden electricity poles in bushy areas. 

Between December 2023 and Thursday, January 25, 2024, the organization has lost some electricity wooden poles in Koluedor Zongo, Tojeh, Hwakpo and Addo Kope in the Ada District.

The effect of these bush fires affect both customers and the utility service provider, in that, the customers being served with the part of the network with burnt poles will not have power for a while, as the damage caused must be rectified.

On the part of the organization, resources meant for other developmental projects will have to be diverted to replace lost materials in order to restore power supply. 

The District Manager for ECG Ada District, Louis Nutsugah, said "we appeal to those engaged in these activities to consider the danger it poses to the stability of electricity supply to the communities in the district". 

Mr Nutsugah also called for public support for all to be on alert and watchful in the communities so that, hopefully, we can help to prevent as well as educate community members on the effects of bushfires. 

Mr Nutsugah thanked all stakeholders who continually support the activities of the utility service provider and called for continuous collaboration to ensure better services.