Benin – Fishing Route: Second Phase of Electrical Supply Works Launched

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The government announced on Wednesday the start of the second phase of works aimed at strengthening the electrical power supply along the Fishermen’s Road.

After the success of the first phase, which saw the completion of works between Fidjrossè and Togbin, the focus is now shifting to the Adounko-Avlékété-Ouidah-Gakpé section. This stage of the project includes the construction of a shielded substation in Avlékété, as well as the installation of an underground line connecting Adounko to Avlékété and Ouidah.

In addition, a conventional substation will be erected in Ouidah, accompanied by a double dull overhead line between Gakpé and Ouidah. The extension of the conventional substation in Gakpé and the densification of high and low voltage distribution networks will complete this ambitious phase, with the supply and installation of 10,000 connection kits.

In order to carry out the works promptly and within a short timeframe, the Beninese government has authorized contracting with groups that have strong references and qualifications. The relevant ministers will closely monitor the compliance with the specifications by each selected provider.

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The Fishermen’s Road is an important territorial development project along the Atlantic coast in the south of Benin around a 40 km road axis connecting Cotonou to Ouidah to promote the development of the region and tourism. According to the government, the aim is to offer visitors a kind of “concentrated Benin” combining “voodoo, the former slave trading posts, or the palaces of Abomey classified by UNESCO”.