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Electricity
118.
The programme of illumination of various public spaces and facilities including street
lighting continues to have a positive impact on communities in relation to safety, crime
reduction, fostering communication greater socialisation and encouraging more healthy
lifestyles. The Ministry of Public Utilities in conjunction with T&TEC, Municipal Corporations
and the THA is expected to carry on these programmes at a cost of approximately $296.8 million
over the next three years. These will include:
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street lighting-upgrade and new streetlights and pole erection
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lighting of parks and recreation grounds
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illumination of grounds of Police stations
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lighting of public spaces
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illumination of the grounds of Regional Health Authorities (RHAs)
119.
Disaster Preparedness is an important precondition for a country to face and rebound
from the effects of natural or manmade disasters. T&TEC, as one of the key first responders, in
conjunction with the Ministry of Public Utilities, will continue to develop its disaster
preparedness capacity over the next three years at an estimated cost of $65 million. This will
include:
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procurement and installation of backup systems
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vulnerability Assessment
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procurement of Standby generator
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acquisition of spares and emergency supplies including poles, transformers,
conductors, connectors, switchgear, transmission spares, tents, power saws
120.
The demand for electric power is estimated to grow from 1,400 MW to 3,000 MW and
the Government is committed to meeting this demand for bulk power in order to support
economic and social development. Furthermore, priority is been given to move power from the
Trinidad Generating Unlimited power station to the national grid so as to utilise this excess
power for residential and commercial use. The bulk power requirements will therefore continue
to focus on developing the necessary transmission and sub transmission infrastructure to move
power from the generating sites to the load centers. The cost is estimated to be $989 million for
the next three years and includes:
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diversion of the existing Brechin Castle-Union 220 kV Tower Line
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establishment of Gandhi Village 220/132/12 kV Substation
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laying of the Gandhi Village 220 kV Double Circuit
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expansion of Union 220 kV Substation
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establishment of the Scarborough and Studley Park Substations
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establishment of the Cove/Scarborough #1 and #2 66 kV circuits
