GPL scouting overseas help for severed cable

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) is currently in discussion with engineers from the region and North America for assistance to repair the Demeraa River submarine power cable which was destroyed by a ship’s anchor on Friday.

Bharat Harjohn, Director of Power Generation and Distribution at GPL last night told Stabroek News that while they have contacted their engineers from China, they have also made contact with regional and North American engineers for assistance.

“We know with COVID-19 there can be restrictions to travel so we have reached out to our partners for help and by the end of this week we should have some answers on where we can get help,” he said.