Jamaica Cables and Conductors Supply

Jamaica: Utility Procurement Project – Cables and Conductors Supply
Project Overview
Project Name: The Supply of Conductors RFP #901274
Owner: Jamaica Public Service Co. Ltd. (JPS)
Key Deliverables
#4/0 AWG Quad Aluminum Conductor (Code Name: Walking)
#4/0 AWG Triplex Aluminum Conductor (Code Name: Lepas)
394.5 KCMIL AAAC 19-Stranded Conductor (19 x 0.1441″)
#6 AWG Triplex Aluminum Conductor (Code Name: Hippa)
155.4 KCMIL #2/0 Aluminum Alloy Conductor (Stranding: 7 x 0.149″)
Project Update
Restoring Power After Inclement Weather
Jamaica Public Service Co. Ltd. (JPS) has made significant progress in restoring electricity to customers affected by recent inclement weather. Over the past 24 hours, more than half of the impacted customers have had their power supply reinstated. However, approximately 4,000 customers, primarily in St. James and St. Mary parishes, remain without electricity. Outages also persist in several communities across Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Catherine, Clarendon, Hanover, and St. Elizabeth.
JPS crews are working tirelessly, prioritizing safety while striving to restore power to as many customers as possible. The company has cautioned that some customers may not see their service restored until the following day, depending on the severity of the damage and accessibility of affected areas.
Strengthening Jamaica’s Power Infrastructure
The Supply of Conductors project, awarded in May 2022, plays a vital role in enhancing Jamaica’s power distribution network. By providing high-quality conductors and cables, JPS is better equipped to address challenges such as weather-related outages and increasing energy demand. The project underscores JPS’s commitment to improving service reliability and ensuring a resilient electricity grid for all Jamaicans.
This initiative highlights JPS’s dedication to maintaining and upgrading Jamaica’s power infrastructure, ensuring that communities across the island have access to reliable electricity, even in the face of adverse weather conditions.