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The project will convert the distribution network of the Nukualofa with climate resilient infrastructure. The project will (i) convert the open overhead network to covered area bundled conductors, (ii) replace overhead consumer connections to underground cables, (iii) convert existing old distribution poles to climate resilient high standard poles, and (iv) replace ageing distribution switchgear. The project will target the Area 5 of the Tonga Power Limited (TPL)s overall plan of converting all 5 areas of Nukualofa network.
Project Name Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility: Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project
Project Number 49450-036
Country / Economy Tonga
Project Status Approved
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Loan
Source of Funding / Amount
Grant 0868-TON: Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility: Nukualofa Network Upgrade Project
Concessional ordinary capital resources lending US$ 7.20 million
Strategic Agendas Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growth
Regional integration
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Knowledge solutions
Partnerships
Private sector development
Sector / Subsector
Energy / Electricity transmission and distribution
Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Effective gender mainstreaming
Description The project will convert the distribution network of the Nukualofa with climate resilient infrastructure. The project will (i) convert the open overhead network to covered area bundled conductors, (ii) replace overhead consumer connections to underground cables, (iii) convert existing old distribution poles to climate resilient high standard poles, and (iv) replace ageing distribution switchgear. The project will target the Area 5 of the Tonga Power Limited (TPL)s overall plan of converting all 5 areas of Nukualofa network.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy The Kingdom of Tonga is a small island developing state which is susceptible to natural disasters and climate change impacts due to its geographical location and orientation. The country is therefore exposed to social and economic vulnerability impacting community livelihoods and infrastructure. The project aims to address the vulnerability of electricity network infrastructure and to reconstruct and enhance the infrastructure standards to make them disaster resilience.
Impact
Electricity supply reliability in Nukualofa improved. |
