Project Summary
NNUP is the upgrade and modernization of the electricity network in the Nuku'alofa Area, in 5 phases which encompasses the 5 areas of Nuku'alofa. NNUP will help to reduce network losses, increase access to electricity, provide safe and reliable electricity supply to approximately 8,472 households and businesses in the greater Nuku'alofa area, and improve TPL's operating and maintenance capability.
Project Location
Project Benefits
- Reduces Tonga’s reliance on diesel for power generation.
- Improve the safety of the network, reducing the risk of injury and death
- Increased network efficiency and reliability
- Improve resilience of the network to withstand extreme weather conditions such as cyclones
- New connections, with homes and businesses not previously connected to the grid
- Reduce line faults
- The inclusion of pre-payment metering to help families struggling with their monthly power bills
- Recruitment and training of new linesmen and lineswomen
- Purchase of locally grown and treated power poles for use in the project.
Subsection 1: Project Documents
This includes the following:
a. Project Administration Manual
b. Procurement Plan
c. Bid document
Subsection 2: Gender Development
This includes the following:
2a. Gender Action Plan
2b. Progress of Implementing Gender Action Plan
Subsection 3: Environmental and Social Safeguards
This includes the following:
3a. Initial Environmental Examination
3b. Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports
3c. Community Consultation
3d. Safeguards Site Visit
Subsection 4: Physical Progress of the Project
This will include the following:
4a. Progress of Q1- Q4 2023
4b. Progress of Q1 - Q4 2024
4c. Progress of Q1 - Q4 2025
4d. Progress of Q1 - Q4 2026