Guajira transmission lines project, Colombia
Name of the Project
Guajira transmission lines project.
Location
La Guajira, Colombia.
Client
Elecnorte.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of two 110 kV transmission lines – one about 76.5 km long, between Riohacha and Maicao; and another about 62 km long, between Riohacha and Cuestecitas.
The lines will be double-circuit, although initially the wires will be installed to operate only one circuit, and will allow for a transmission line ring connecting the three substations of Cuestecitas, Riohacha and Maicao to close.
There will be 321 steel towers and 50 steel poles, the latter mainly installed in the 5.5 km stretch of the line crossing the City of Maicao before reaching the substation.
The project includes the refurbishment of the Riohacha, Maicao and Cuestecitas substations.
Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to require about 600 workers at the peak of construction, of whom up to 40% will be sourced locally. All the unskilled and semiskilled workers will be sourced locally. About 25 staff will be employed during the operations phase, in addition to the security personnel presence required to safeguard project infrastructure.
Value
The project is estimated at $116.7-million.
Duration
The project is expected to take nine months to complete.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Elecnorte, tel +571 6 40 32 95 or email info@elecnorte.com.
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