Ramu Transmission System Reinforcement Project

Country, Site Huon Gulf District and Markham District of Morobe Province
Project Outline In order to stabilize the electric power supply for economic development and livelihood improvement of local residents of Lae, and to increase opportunities for reliable and stable electrical connections in the neighboring areas of the project sites, the main objective of the project is reinforcement of the 132 kV transmission line between Ramu 1 hydropower station and Taraka substation through Erap substation.
Category B
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Categorization
The project is not considered to be a large-scale power transmission and distribution linesprojects, is not located in a sensitive area, and has none of the sensitive characteristics under the JICA guidelines for environmental and social considerations(April 2010), it is not likely to have a significant adverse impact on the environment.
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