The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority wishes to inform the general public that in partnership with the Electricity Generation and Transmission Company (EGTC), it will embark on its routine annual maintenance activity on the Bumbuna Hydro Electric Power Dam starting on Monday 19thMay and ends on Thursday, 29thMay 2025.
Consequently, the Contractor “We build” and EGTC responsible for the operation of Bumbuna, will shutdown the Hydro Plant in order to maintenance the various components of the Dam in preparation for an effective operation of the Dam during the rains and to also prolong its lifespan. During the maintenance activity, power supply from Bumbuna to Makeni, Magburaka and Freetown will cease for a period of Ten (10) days. This willaffect the amount of power available to supply customers, especially for residents in Makeni,Magburaka and to a certain extent, Western Area.
However, the Authority will ensure that Karpowership increases on its generated capacity in order to close the gap created as a result of Bumbuna shutdown. Freetown shall continue to get supply from the Karpowership, complimented by the Nigata Machines at Kingtom, Perkins Generators in Makeni and Magburaka and Makoth Solar Plant.
The Authority regrets the inconvenience this situation may cause particularly in Makeni and Magburaka and further calls on all consumers to exercise patience during this period while assuring affected residents of a stable, reliable and sustainable electricity supply upon completion of the maintenance activity.
By Management
