Electricity Distribution Rehabilitation Project

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The objective of the Electricity Distribution Rehabilitation Project of Turkey is to help improve the reliability of power supply to consumers in Turkey by supporting the implementation of the electricity distribution network rehabilitation and expansion program. The Project has two components: 1) Distribution Network Rehabilitation and Expansion which includes investment projects for distribution network rehabilitation and expansion in the Turkish Electricity Distribution Corporation (TEDAS) regional companies of Ayedav, Uludag, Meram, Gediz, Toroslar, Menderes, Osmangazi and Akdeniz. The investment components financed by the Loan include rehabilitation and upgrading of medium and low voltage distribution equipment and facilities, by: (i) replacing existing run-down and aged medium and low voltage overhead lines in densely populated areas with underground cables; and (ii) constructing new distribution substations and feeders; and 2) Technical Assistance for supervision consultants which will also finance supervision consultants to assist TEDAS and the regional companies in managing and supervising the implementation of the investment projects. These consultants will support TEDAS and regional staff in the following: a) provide monitoring support to the regional companies for the implementation of the investments; b) ensure that the project activities are well coordinated between the TEDAS, regional companies and the contractors as will as with other relevant agencies; and c) ensure that the supplied equipment and civil and installation works are in compliance with the Project design and work schedule.

FY17 - Energy and Extractives

World Bank

Project

Power Generation (CCGT), Government