Third Rural Electrification

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The project will consist of the supply and installation of necessary equipment, material, and the associated engineering services for the implementation of phase IV A of the rural electrification program. The project's main objectives are to substitute power at least cost for imported petroleum products and to strengthen REB and PBSs' performance by : a) expanding distribution networks to unserved areas; b) rehabilitating exisitng systems; c) reducing system losses; and d) improving PBSs' financial viability and institutional performance through modification of accounting practices etc. By completion, the project will extend public electricity supply to about 122,000 domestic, 20,000 commercial, and 2,900 industrial consumers, as well as to 5,600 irrigation pumps. The project's eight components are the following : 1) construction of 6,035 km primary lines ( 3 phase and single phase ), and 3,015 km of secondary lines; 2) construction of 18 substations; 3) service materials ( service connections, meters, LT capacitors ) for consumer connections; 4) support commodities ( vehicles, motorcycles, tools, boats etc ); 5) rehabilitation of 850 km of existing low voltage lines and distribution substations; 6) general plant for PBSs ( local transport, office and residential buildings etc ); 7) infrastructure and support facilities for REB ( headquarter offices, training center etc ); and finally 8) consulting services to assist REB and the PBSs in project execution and management.