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GPL urges the public to report irresponsible hauler drivers
– “action will be taken to deal with their negligence”
The Guyana Power and Light is urging members of the public to report hauler drivers that refuse to have technicians on standby to raise the spur lines (electricity lines) in order to prevent power outage and possible fires.
According to residents, yesterday about 9:00 hours, a hauler was passing on La Penitence Public Road, when one of the spur lines got caught on the container. Onlookers stated that the driver stopped and though he saw that the wire was trapped, he continued to forge ahead.
The area where the incident took place
As he drove, the Utility post on which the line was attached started to lean as the force was applied but the wire was luckily freed. When the wire snapped back into place, it hit the overhead wires that are not insulated.
The driver’s actions consequently lead to a huge bout of sparking that lasted for about five minutes. Residents explained that the moment the sparking of the wires ceased, it brought with it a power outage which lasted for about two hours.
When efforts were made to contact the Guyana Power and Light, officers explained that they wished to make clear to the general public that it is a serious matter and one that “reeks of negligence.” They said that shipping companies are aware of the fact that they must, at all times, have a technician on standby with poles at the ready to lift the wires before attempting to pass under them.
“The fact that they continue to do this, shows a blatant disregard for the dangerous effects their actions could have. When they cause these power outages they are putting us in expense.”
The Guyana Power and Light stated that while necessary action will be taken to curtail this issue, the company is asking the public to be vigilant.
“Take note of the perpetrators and lodge their reports at any of their outlets so that the charges for their reckless behaviour can be instituted.”
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