The utility GIS provides a digital platform and tool for ECG to plan, manage and efficiently operate its network to meet global utility management standards. The new systems will improve customer experience through enhanced power supply reliability, better supply quality and reduced service response times. Other benefits include rapid response to unplanned outages, breakdowns and maintenance checks. The system will also inform future strategic planning and expansion of ECG electricity distribution.
Control Room
In attendance at the inauguration were board members of ECG, representatives from MiDA, MCC’s resident country director, staff of ECG, constructors and consultants.
“ECG previously relied on stand-alone computerized system to locate and identify its assets and customers in the field therefore this new approach will help manage its asset and better manage its business processes” Board Chair of ECG Mr. Keli Gadzekpo.
SMEC provided Programme Management Services such as migration of data into an Oracle Spatial Database, the capture of underground assets, training, and the field validation of infrastructure assets including power lines, substations, underground cables, transformers, switches and customer service wires.
The team played an important role to facilitate improved workflow and execution of activities, at a time when strict Covid regulations prohibited on site visitations and inspections in Accra which was a contract requirement. Working closely with the client, SMEC to develop a solution bespoke to their need.
The new system collects and analyses data in real time, providing reliable geospatial and location information with unique geographic coordinates of various assets (including meters, poles, transmission lines and distribution transformers). Mapping out all these assets enables swift and remote decision making, reducing cost and time spent visiting site.
ECG Asset on ground
Client: Millennium Development Authority (MiDA)
Funding: Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
Townsville Connection Road is a state-controlled road between the Townsville CBD and the Bruce Highway in Queensland, serving a major urban arterial road that carries around 24,000 vehicles daily. Supporting the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), SMEC has completed the detailed design of a new Bowen Road Bridge across the Ross River as part of the third stage in the total project (TCR-3).
SMEC is incredibly proud to announce its success at the 2023/24 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence, securing three esteemed awards along with three highly commended accolades.
SMEC is proud to be recognised through its people and projects shortlisted for the 2023-2024 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence.
SMEC embarks on a new challenging assignment as a Knowledge Partner with the Center of Digitalization of the Transport Sector, which is a legal entity organized and operating by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan as an autonomous body under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport.