Matiari-Lahore DC Transmission Project Adopts Strict Covid-19 Prevention Measures
Umer Jamshaid Published April 10, 2020 | 10:10 AM
BEIJING, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Apr, 2020 ) :The Matiari-Lahore DC transmission project being completed under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework will take strict epidemic prevention measures to ensure smooth progress in view of Covid-19.
The only power transmission project within the framework of CPEC was at the peak of construction, Baidu.com, a Chinese news website reported.
Under the plan, a 886-kilometer DC transmission line will transfer electricity generated by several power plants in Sindh province to the Lahore Converter Station to convert it to AC power and then transmit it to thousands of homes in Punjab province.
Lu Honglin, Deputy General Manager of the third division of State Grid China Electric Power Technology Equipment Co., Ltd. and Deputy Manager of the Matiari-Lahore DC transmission project informed that the south to south transmission project was developed by China.
The biggest advantage of DC transmission technology was to reduce power loss and transmit power over long distances. This was the first DC project in Pakistan, all of which were built using Chinese standards.
At present, the project was at the peak construction stage and required a lot of manpower so the pressure to prevent and control the epidemic was still great, he added.
According to the plan, the Matiari-Lahore DC transmission project will be put into operation in March 2021.
To ensure that the project can be completed on schedule, since January 26 this year, strict anti-epidemic measures have been taken on the project, and all Chinese personnel returning from China undergo a strict quarantine system to prevent new coronavirus from entering the project.
Xu Baowei, Manager, Comprehensive Management Department of State Grid China Electric Power Technology Equipment Co. said, "We have established a leading group for epidemic prevention work." According to the domestic prevention and control experience, the company would release the epidemic-related information every day, report the health and safety situation of personnel and their families, equip them with masks, disinfectant, disposable gloves and other related epidemic prevention materials to ensure their safety.
"We have also set up special isolation at the construction sites of Karachi, Lahore and converter stations.The room is strictly enforced for the 14-day quarantine regulations for domestic personnel. The workers can enter the work positions only after the test is normal," he said.
Since March, as Pakistan's new coronavirus epidemic has continued to intensify, the Matiari DC transmission project has also strengthened its anti-epidemic measures for the Pakistani personnel.
Xu Baowei said, "We combined the actual situation in Pakistan and published the English version and urdu version of the prevention and control measures.Testing body temperature requires everyone to wear a mask when entering the workplace and disinfect all workplaces twice a day."
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Bugti assures transporters for addressing their problems
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar meets foreign min ..
3 drug peddlers arrested, hashish recovered
1496,990 children given polio drops in five days: DC
Six terrorists killed, hideout busted in N Waziristan IBO: ISPR
Pakistan, Qatar agree to further expand trade, investment ties
Sindh cabinet approves Rs177.5m to strengthen, mobilize various wings of police
Faisal Karim Kundi takes oath as new KP Governor
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Chaudhry seeks more vibrant ..
Tahaffuz Manzil Foster Home providing care & support to homeless children
PCB proposes April 7 -May 20 window; tweaks in rules for HBL PSL 2025
Field hospitals now operational across Punjab: Azma Bukhari
More Stories From Miscellaneous
-
American band promotes intercultural harmony thru music fusions
11 hours ago -
Waste Management – A persistent challenge for MWMC
2 days ago -
Experts for ending child labour
3 days ago -
Labour Day - A reminder for better facilities to workers
4 days ago -
Stage Drama Mohabati Manhoon presents in Arts council Larkana
6 days ago -
Wheat farmers in a fix on price, procurement mechanism
7 days ago
-
Modern tools to help transform crime investigation procedures
7 days ago -
Sanam Marvi captivates audience with mesmerizing performance
7 days ago -
Modern Education Techniques: A pathway to achieve economic development
9 days ago -
Kite Flying: From cultural festival to deadly sport
9 days ago -
PDMA predicts gusty wind, rain with thunder, hails
11 days ago -
Iranian president Raisi given guard of honour at PM House
13 days ago