POWER DISTRIBUTION P

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The Power Distribution Project is an integral part of the investment programs of the Office National de l'Electricite (ONE) and the five participating Regies and will be implemented during 1988-1994. The project aims at rehabilitation, upgrading and expansion of the electricity distribution systems of the beneficiaries and rehabilitation of thermal power stations operated by ONE. It comprises: (a) construction, rehabilitation and extension of substations, distribution stations and switching stations; (b) extension and rehabilitation of distribution networks; and (c) construction of operation centers. It further entails (d) imported spare parts and replacement items for thermal plants; (e) materials, equipment, utility vehicles and training for hot line works; (f) teleprotection and telecommunication equipment; (g) computer hardware and software, training materials, training and fellowships; and (h) distribution planning analyses. In addition to improved institutional performance, benefits are expected from: (i) expanded electricity sales; (ii) reduced distribution losses; and (iii) longer lifetimes and lower operating costs of rehabilitated facilities.