NAKHON RATCHASIMA – The Provincial Electrical power Authority is taking the initial steps to move all overhead electrical wires and cable televisions underground in the city location, eliminating an eyesore citizens have actually grumbled about for many years.
Mongkhol Trikitjanon, guv of PEA’s Nakhon Ratchasima branch, stated on Thursday that cabinet just recently designated 11.7 billion baht for the very first stage of the job to move all power lines underground in 4 huge cities – Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Pattaya and Nakhon Ratchasima towns.
All overhead power lines and cable televisions in those cities would be put underground over 5 years, from 2017 to 2021.
His branch workplace had actually been designated 2.4 bilion baht of this budget plan and very first stage work was starting right away, Mr Monkhol sid.
The PEA would survey and prepare the underground system, and require tenders for the work this year. Setup of regional power stations, laying of power lines and cable televisions underground, and other work to support the interactions system, would begin in 2017.
All work would be finished in 2021, as prepared, he stated.
Transferring overhead power lines and cable televisions underground would enhance both public security and the look of the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, he stated.
Overhead electrical circuitry and cable televisions are an eyesore in the eyes of the majority of Nakhon Ratchasima citizens. (Picture by Prasit Tangprasert)
