NTDC completes reconductoring work on 500kV transmission line
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NTDC completes reconductoring work on 500kV transmission line
LAHORE (Web Desk) – The National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) has successfully completed the reconductoring work of 500 kV transmission line K2/K3-NKI circuit (17.98 km) and K2/K3-Jamshoro circuit-1 (6.37 km).
In a press release issued here, the NTDC said the transmission line was energised on Wednesday – 25 days before the contractual completion period of 75 days.
The key activities performed during the assignment included replacement of old and deteriorated conductor, reconductoring of new conductor covering the distance/length of 24.35 km, replacement of old and deteriorated hardware and insulators on 71 towers, replacement of shield wire covering the distance/length of 24.51 km and installation/pulling of optical ground wire (OPGW) covering the distance/length of 24.94 km, the NTDC said.
It added that the foundation and erection work of six towers and dismantling of four existing towers was also carried out.
NTDC Managing Director Engr Rana Abdul Jabbar Khan applauded the efforts of the NTDC team for completing the assignment before the deadline.
