Gold Fields Ghana Limited has made a significant donation of nine transformers valued at GH¢1.1 million to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This initiative aims to address the persistent low-voltage challenges affecting communities within the Tarkwa Nsuaem and Prestea Huni Valley municipalities. The donation is part of Gold Fields Ghana Limited's efforts to support the provision of reliable electricity to communities within its operational areas.
The transformers are expected to improve the capacity, reliability, and quality of electricity supply in communities that have been experiencing inadequate voltage levels. This has been affecting households, businesses, and other activities, making it difficult for residents to carry out their daily tasks. The Managing Director of Gold Fields Ghana, Elliot Twum, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting development initiatives that respond to the needs of its host communities.
According to Mr. Twum, reliable electricity remains essential to the growth of local businesses, improvement in household activities, and the overall development of communities. He stated that Gold Fields would continue to collaborate with relevant institutions to support initiatives that contribute to sustainable development in its operational areas. The donation of the transformers is a testament to the company's dedication to improving the living conditions of residents in its host communities.
The Tarkwa ECG Director, Ing. Benjamin Thompson, expressed appreciation to Gold Fields Ghana Limited for the support. He stated that the nine transformers would help strengthen electricity distribution in the affected communities. The additional infrastructure would improve the capacity of ECG's network and help address some of the low-voltage challenges experienced by consumers.
Ing. Thompson further mentioned that the support would complement ECG's efforts to improve the reliability and quality of power supply to customers within the Tarkwa Nsuaem and Prestea Huni Valley municipalities. The donation is expected to provide much-needed support to ECG's distribution network while improving electricity supply for households, businesses, and other users in the beneficiary communities.
The handover ceremony took place in Tarkwa, where Mr. Twum and Ing. Thompson addressed the media. They highlighted the significance of the donation and its expected impact on the communities. The event was attended by various stakeholders, including officials from Gold Fields Ghana Limited and the Electricity Company of Ghana.
The donation of the transformers is a significant step towards addressing the power supply challenges in the Tarkwa Nsuaem and Prestea Huni Valley municipalities. It demonstrates Gold Fields Ghana Limited's commitment to supporting the development of its host communities and contributing to the overall growth of the region. The ECG is expected to install the transformers and monitor their impact on the electricity supply in the affected communities.
Key points
- Gold Fields Ghana Limited donates 9 transformers worth GH¢1.1m to ECG.
- The donation aims to address low-voltage challenges in Tarkwa Nsuaem and Prestea Huni Valley municipalities.
- The transformers are expected to improve electricity supply for households, businesses, and other users in the beneficiary communities.
