2016-10-05
GSE Completed the Reconstruction of 220kV Sataplia-1-2 Power Transmission Line
GSE is implementing reconstruction of 220kV power transmission lines simultaneously with 500kV PTL Imereti.
In frames of this project reconstruction of 220kV PTL Sataplia was successfully completed on October 3, 2016. Reconstruction works comprised removal of towers, foundations, cables and grounding wires and substitution of existing PTL with new double chain PTL Sataplia 1-2.
The works were performed by GSE staff with financial support of the World Bank. Its cost equaled 5 600 000 GEL.
The project which comprises changing the PTL Ajameti into double chain and construction of new section on Derchi besides PTL Sataplia 1-2 reconstruction will be completely finalized in February 2017. Implementation of this project will improve reliability of power supply for western part of Georgia.