GPL warns about signs on power poles

The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) yesterday cautioned the public that it is illegal and dangerous to place signage on the company’s utility pole. “This illegal and dangerous practice is a safety and health hazard for both the company’s technicians (Field Staff) and private citizens”, GPL declared.

It said that according to section 5.4 of GPL’s Standard Terms and Conditions (STC) for Electric Services, “Customers shall not place any structure that would interfere with the proper and safe operation of or access to the Company’s facilities…”