REA handovers over project in Chimsali district
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BusinessGovernment has commissioned a 3.2 kwacha million Rural Electrification Authority (REA) electrification project in Chandamali Village, Chinsali District, which is set to provide electricity access to 651 households in the area. Acting Chinsali District Commissioner Brenda Silwembe…
Government has commissioned a 3.2 kwacha million Rural Electrification Authority (REA) electrification project in Chandamali Village, Chinsali District, which is set to provide electricity access to 651 households in the area.
Acting Chinsali District Commissioner Brenda Silwembe says the electrification initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving access to electricity and ensuring that rural communities benefit from national development programmes.
Ms Silwembe stated that the project which covers approximately 10 kilometres of electricity distribution lines will provide a reliable source of power to households, businesses and public institutions in the area.
Speaking during the handover ceremony in Chinsali today, Ms Silwembe noted that access to electricity is key to unlocking economic opportunities, enhancing service delivery and improving the quality of life for residents.
She said the project will enable entrepreneurs to expand their businesses, create employment opportunities and improve household incomes while schools and health facilities will benefit from better learning and service delivery conditions.
”Electricity remains one of the critical drivers of development. This project will help stimulate economic activities and improve the welfare of the people in Chandamali Township,” she said.
The Acting District Commissioner further urged residents to protect the infrastructure and utilise the electricity productively in order to maximise the benefits of the investment.
And REA Representative Lameck Kaonga, stated that the 3.2 kwacha million project targets 651 households and forms part of the government’s broader programme to increase access to electricity in rural and peri-urban communities.
Mr Kaonga stressed that electrification has the potential to transform communities by supporting small-scale enterprises, improving security and creating a conducive environment for social and economic development.
He appealed to beneficiaries to take ownership of the project and safeguard the infrastructure against vandalism and other acts that may affect its sustainability.
”The success of this project depends on the support of the community. We encourage residents to protect this infrastructure and utilise the electricity for productive ventures that will improve their livelihoods,” he added.
He explained that the project reflects the Government’s continued commitment to ensuring equitable access to modern energy services and accelerating development across the country.
The Chandamali electrification project is expected to significantly improve access to electricity and contribute to increased economic activity and improved living standards in the township and surrounding areas.
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