There are two components to this project:

1. PROJECT DETAIL: Supply and installation of 2x500kW Diesel Power Generators and 1x415VAC switchboard

BUDGET: SBD $4.4m

FUNDING SOURCE: SIEA

STATUS: Tender Evaluations underway managed by Jacobs

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: 1st October, 2015

2. PROJECT DETAIL: Construction of new power station on the western end of existing site at Gizo

BUDGET: SBD $1.4 m

FUNDING SOURCE: SIEA

STATUS: Tender Evaluations completed awaiting contract formalisation

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: 3 July 2015 (to be revised based on submission of program of works)

The project comprises building a new power station on the western end of the existing site and installation of new generators. In 2014, SIEA completed new network extension to Titiana, a coastal community along the southern end of the the island. SIEA is working with SPO to also build new fuel storage tanks on the site.