POWER VI SECTOR LOAN

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The proposed project's objective is to help restore reliable electric service in Chile. The project consists of a variety of items including: (i) improvements in ENDESA's transmission and distribution network to correct overloads and to meet expected growth in demand; (ii) the purchase of equipment (a) to maintain ENDESA's facilities and do specialized construction work; (b) to carry out studies aimed at identifying and preparing future projects; and (c) to place out-moded or worn out equipment at ENDESA's general offices; (iii) installation of a modern load dispatching/telecommunications system which would enable ENDESA to operate more efficiently the CIS and to respond quickly to problem situations which occur; (iv) spare parts to keep up existing hydro and thermal plants; (v) installation of new generating equipment or the conversion of existing units to enable them to burn cheaper fuels. This is needed to overcome inefficient operating conditions in isolated areas; and (vi) consulting services to help prepare future projects.