Eneo creates a deviation to reduce power cut related risks at Nsimalen, Mbalmayo and in the South.

Following an act of vandalism on 18 July, power was restored to all these affected areas thanks to a reconfiguration of the network; a very delicate solution. 

The deviation of the line constructed some days later offers a little more stability but there is still a risk of disruption of electricity supply.

Three ERS towers were installed parallel to the collapsed towers. These ERS towers are technically called Emergency Restoration System, ERS. Made up of a centreline pylon, each ERS is stabilized by steel wires embedded in the ground. It is a temporary-use device that allows the line to continue to fulfil its mission while rehabilitation work on normal towers is ongoing. An ERS does not have the same level of solidity as a normal tower; hence they are exposed to incidents.

As Eneo teams progressed with work, they discovered other vandalized towers. Angle bars were removed from about ten towers, which extend the intervention timeframe for the standardization of facilities on the Mbalmayo-Ahala line vandalized by scrap iron dealers.

Considering the significant number of spare parts to be replaced, the available stock in our stores is not enough. We are going to place an order for more materials/equipment from abroad. Hence, rehabilitation would take more time as previously announced in view of the damage. All repairs would be completed over and above 4 months.

In the meantime, all customers are supplied with electricity thanks to the deviation put in place. However, the situation is still precarious.

On 26 July, the Yaounde Regional Manager went down to the field and called on the population to denounce all those who vandalize towers in their environment. According to Mr Edou Zoué, “Uninterrupted electricity supply depends on this.