PSPCL, MC to initiate power distribution project in walled city

Tribune News Service

Patiala, July 5

The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) along with the Municipal Corporation, will install AV conductors in place of overhead electricity wires in the walled city at a cost of Rs40 crore.

Officials said, “The project has been financed by the state government under which the work will be carried out within the walled city.”

“Many old transformers will be replaced by compact substations. In all, 97 new 500 KVA compact substations will be installed while old ones will be replaced,” officials added.

“The powercom and the civic body will also replace old conductors, cables and poles with new ones wherever required. Overhead wires passing over houses that are not safe for residents will also be shifted,” said officials.

“The PSPCL will also erect new feeders wherever required. The project will focus on beautification and strengthening of the electricity supply system in the walled city, which is old,” said Amandeep Singh Dhindsa, Executive Engineer, PSPCL.

“The Municipal Corporation will provide assistance to the PSPCL at various places,” he added.

“The project will be carried out by the PSPCL itself. Only labour work will be outsourced. Material will also be provided from in house by the powercom,” said officials.

“The work is expected to complete by December,” officials added.