The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has restored power transmission services in parts of Negros Oriental that were affected by the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake.
Visayas Corp Communication Officer Elmer Cruz of NGCP said five transmission structures along the Amlan-Bindoy-Guihulngan 69kV transmission line were affected by the calamity.
However, Cruz said that despite the aftershocks, heavy rains, damaged bridges and roads NGCP pursued its restoration efforts by using helicopters and motorcycles to reach the areas that were inaccessible to line trucks.
Linemen had to manually haul the tower materials to more accessible locations in preparation for helicopter airlifting of lightweight steel tower segments to Guihulngan City once the weather had cleared, said Cruz.
With this, normal operations of the Negros sub-grid was restored after completion of repairs and re-energization of the Bindoy-Guihulngan 69-kV transmission line on February 11.
The NGCP explained that no major transmission lines were damaged but added that the power interruptions are localized due to downed power lines owned by the electric cooperative.
NGCP, a privately owned company, ensures the fast delivery of safe and reliable electricity to its customers.
The company commit to fast-track similar restoration efforts during emergencies and improve services to power consumers. (mbcn/jct/PIA-NegOr)
