Latest update April 17th, 2026 12:25 AM
GPL, Reg. 5 farmers discuss compensation for transmission lines passing through lands
(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) on Wednesday met with farmers at the Lakeville Health Centre, De Hoop, Region 5 to discuss the 230kV transmission line passing through their lands and to explore compensation among other issues.
The power company in a statement said that a team led by Kesh Nandlall and included
Director General of the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation, Alfonso De Armas and other staff of GPL conducted the community meeting.
“During the session, farmers were informed about the proposed 230 kV transmission line that will traverse sections of their farmlands. The team outlined the importance of the project, emphasizing its role in enhancing the reliability and stability of electricity supply within the region,” GPL said.
A section of the farmers who attended the meeting.
In addition, GPL shared details about the proposed route, the phases in which the project will be implemented, and the timeline line that is anticipated for its completion. This allowed stakeholders to have a clearer understanding of the scope and impact of the project.
“Farmers also inquired about compensation and the potential impact on their farms. They were assured that any impact to their livelihoods would be minimal and would be appropriately addressed, and were advised of the process for receiving compensation. All other concerns raised were addressed by the team,” GPL said.
In April 2025, Kaieteur News reported that Power China and Indian firm Kalpataru signed contracts worth some US $422 million (GUY $90 billion) for the extension of transmission lines for Guyana Power and Light (GPL Inc).
During a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister’s boardroom, the head of GPL’s executive management committee, Kesh Nandlall, said it is no secret that Guyana has the fastest-growing economy in the world. He said GPL’s role is of paramount importance in supporting the energy needs of the country.
He disclosed that there are three lots for the projects in the eastern corridor of the Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS). Lot One was awarded to Power China in the sum of USD $256.7 million, while contracts for the other two lots were won by Kalpataru for USD $156.5 million.
Nandlall explained, “These lots include 155 kilometers of 230 double circuit transmission line, 167 kilometers of 69 kV double circuit transmission line, the construction of five new substations and the upgrade of one substation at Kingston. The 230 kV transmission line will interconnect with the Goedverwagting substation that is now being constructed under the GTE project, to a new substation to be constructed in Williamsburg, East Berbice.”
The 69 kV line will include replacing the current lines of the same nature on the railway embankment and will interconnect with the new substation in East Berbice. The other new substations will be located in LBI, Enmore, Trafalgar, and Williamsburg.
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