Engineers Transfer Power Plants to Iraqis

Engineers Transfer Power Plants to Iraqis
Army News Service | A. Al Bharani | January 02, 2008

BASRAH, Iraq - Army engineers continued their mission of helping the Government of Iraq jump-start its electrical infrastructure by completing three power projects in the Gulf Region South district.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers turned three 132kV electrical substations over to Iraqi authorities in the Basrah Province, according to Tom Eidson, head of engineering and construction at GRS.

The Iraqi people currently are enjoying more electricity than at any time in the past, Mr. Eidson said. As more and more electrical projects come to completion, he said, the Iraqi people have more electrical power available for greater lengths of time and, thus, enjoy a higher standard of living.

"These 132kV substation facilities (Al-Toba, Al-Hammar and Al-Gurnah) help correct distribution problems in the system by relieving overload on transformers and switchgears," said Engineer Firas, the project engineer with the Basrah Area Office.

Mr. Eidson said the power is not only being made available for personal use, but also for commercial and industrial use, which will strengthen and broaden the economic foundation of Iraq.


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