Quick action requested of BVIEC to fix JvD power woes – Hon Turnbull
The legislator in a statement yesterday, Friday, November 10, 2023, to the people of JvD said, “Since the middle of September of this year, you have been subjected to the uncertainties that come with being disconnected from the main electricity grid on Tortola since the damage of the subsea power cable that connects the island to this grid.”
He added that the circumstances have subjected persons to frequent power outages necessitated by the need to service the generator that has been placed on JvD as a stop-gap measure and instances where this generator has shut down for various reasons.
“It is no exaggeration when I say that the people of JvD have been hanging by a thread over the past couple of months. This is particularly concerning, especially because the months of December and early January are very busy months for the island, and reliable electricity would be a requirement for the businesses to thrive,” Hon Turnbull added.
BVIEC contacted on power woes
He said as a representative he has since communicated his displeasure to the BVIEC with the current situation faced by this sector of the 2nd District and has further requested that the power company take quick action to resolve this situation.
“The General Manager in responding to me has asked that I convey the deepest apologies of the BVIEC to the people of JvD for the inconveniences that the damage of the subsea cable has caused to the island, and to give their sincerest assurances that BVIEC has been doing their level best to maintain power in JvD,” he said.
Hon Turnbull further explained that the fault on the subsea cable that links JvD to Tortola has been located, and identified and a plan has been developed as to how it will be repaired pending the arrival of a major parts needed for the repair.
“This repair has been delayed for over a month thus far… Once this item arrives and is in the BVIEC’s possession, they will be able to repair the cable within 72 hours, after which the cable can be energized, and power sent to JvD from Tortola normally,” he said.
Hon Turnbull said he has indicated to the BVIEC General Manager, that he expects that the BVIEC will have normal power restored to JvD before the middle of December and that New Year’s Day will meet JvD connected back to the grid, with assurances given that the issues is of high priority.
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13 Responses to “Quick action requested of BVIEC to fix JvD power woes – Hon Turnbull”
in 2023 the public power supply is questionable
In 2023 the public water supply is questionable
In 2023 the public roads needs some repair
Do not expect anything to be fix
TOURIST season starting,no power on JVD,
Nice start,but not surprise,wait till they find out about the SMOKE in the west.