VIJAYAWADA: In a significant move to enhance power transmission infrastructure, the Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTRANSCO) has launched a Rs 5,407 crore project to establish 19 new substations and associated power lines across the State.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate a key part of this initiative, a 400/220 KV substation, on November 7 at Thalayapallem in Thullur mandal of Guntur district, as informed by District Collector Naga Lakshmi. The substation, built using Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) technology, is located within the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) limits and is designed to meet future power needs as the capital area develops. The Chief Minister will also launch additional development projects virtually from the event.
Special Chief Secretary (Energy) and APTRANSCO CMD K. Vijayanand, along with APTRANSCO officials, inspected the arrangements. After the launch of the Thulluru facility, Naidu is also scheduled to inaugurate four other substations and lay the foundation stone for an additional 14 substations and power lines.
He directed power sector officials to ensure seamless arrangements for the inauguration, emphasizing the need for timely execution of power infrastructure projects. He noted that with Andhra Pradesh’s rising energy demand, these developments are essential to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality power supply across sectors. Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar has also been closely monitoring the preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. Vijayanand urged power utilities to implement strategies to maintain a reliable power supply as new investments continue to flow into the State.
