KUCHING, Feb 7: A new major transmission substation in Tondong is expected to be commissioned this month to enhance supply reliability by providing additional circuits for Sarawak’s overall power system.
Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy) in a statement today said, prior to the commissioning of the 500/275/132KV Tondong substation, the connection works from the Mambong-Matang lines of the electricity grid will require a scheduled shutdown of one of two lines from Feb 7 to Feb 18, with the other line continuing to supply power over the shutdown period.
“The second and final phase of the transmission line works from Mambong to Matang will take place from Feb 21 to March 4, subject to weather conditions,” it said.
“The transmission lines provide Sarawak with a second transmission backbone stretching 516 kilometers to transmit electricity from Sarawak Energy’s major generation power plants concentrated in central Sarawak to eventually connect with the new RM146 million Tondong substation to supply customers in its densely populated Southern area including Kuching,” it said.
According to the energy provider, the Tondong substation will help to strengthen the power supply system in the city and also interconnects the new 500KV circuits to the existing 275KV main State Grid via the Mambong-Matang lines, to meet growing local electricity demand in the rapidly growing area and accommodate future capacity growth at the Tondong substation.
It said overall electricity supply is expected to be unaffected during the duration of the connection works.
“Nevertheless, preparations are being done to ensure safe completion of works in the shortest time possible. In the event of bad weather, works may be postponed for safety reasons.
“Sarawak Energy apologises for any inconvenience caused in our ongoing efforts to modernise Sarawak’s power system and provide reliable electricity supply for the people,” it added.
For the latest updates on the connection works and to report outages to assist in speedy restoration of electricity supply, contact Sarawak Energy Customer Care Centre at 1300-88-3111, or utilise Sarawak Energy mobile app SEBcares. — DayakDaily
