ESB International - ESBI News Archive 2010.
Milestone reached in Tanzania
ESB International News - May 2010
The US-Government funded Millennium Challenge Account Tanzania (MCA-T) has awarded a contract for the installation of a new 132kV submarine inter-connector from mainland Tanzania to Zanzibar Island and associated works to Japanese power cable company, Viscas Corporation.
The installation of the cable and associated electric power line is part of an extensive energy project in Tanzania funded by MCA-T that ESB International (ESBI) has been working on since 2008 as consulting engineer and EPC construction supervisor. In this role, ESBI undertook the initial detailed survey work and compiled the technical information, specifications and schedules for the international competitive tender which led to the contract award to Viscas Corporation. ESBI also provided technical expertise in the evaluation of the bids and during contract negotiations. Now that a contractor has been appointed ESBI will be the construction supervisor for the duration of the project.
The contract signing marks a very significant milestone for the MCA-T energy project, particularly as Zanzibar has experienced major problems with its electricity supply over recent months, which has greatly affected its tourist industry.
Pictured (see banner image above) at the contract signing event at the Zanzibar State House in Stonetown are (l-r) Ollie Brogan, Manager ESBI Engineering Solutions, Bernard Mchomvu, CEO MCA-T, Emma Silke, ESBI Project Manger and John Ashley, in-country ESBI Project Director.
Millennium Challenge Account - Tanzania (PDF | 1.1MB)
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