KUCHING: The transmission line connection work is commencing soon to connect the Mapai Substation to Tondong Substation, part of the 500KV Transmission Grid, Sarawak’s Second Transmission Backbone.
In a press release, Sarawak Energy said that overall electricity supply was expected to be unaffected during the duration of the connection work.
“Nevertheless, preparations are being done to ensure safe completion of work in the shortest time possible.
“In the event of bad weather, work may be postponed for safety reasons.”
It added that it would be the third point of injection into the southern (Kuching) grid system and further improve reliability of the Grid System and overall power supply to Kuching City.
“Prior to the commissioning, a scheduled shut down and re-organisation of the existing Engkilili-Entinggan Transmission Line will be performed from Dec 9-28.
“A critical part of the line re-organisation is expected to be performed from Dec 18-28.”
The public can contact Sarawak Energy Customer Care Centre at 1300-88-3111, or utilise Sarawak Energy’s mobile app SEB Cares to obtain the latest updates of the connection work or report outages to assist in the speedy restoration of electricity supply.
