GPL, Chinese manufacturer finalising pact for repair of damaged submarine cable

The Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) is currently finalising arrangements to repair its Demerara River submarine power cable, which was recently severed by a ship’s anchor.

Bharat Harjohn, Director of Power Generation and Distribu-tion at GPL, last night told Stabroek News that the Chinese cable manufacturer was prompt in its response to the utility company, which had reached out to several firms.

He explained that should the arrangement be finalised, the team of engineers will arrive in Guyana by next Tuesday and begin the repairs.