Tanzania - North West Grid (400 KV Nyakanizi-Kigoma) Transmission Line

The North West Grid (NWG) 400 kV Nyakanazi - Kigoma Transmission Line Project aims to provide affordable and reliable main grid access to already electrified but isolated grids and, replace the expensive diesel-based power generating plants in Kigoma and Kasulu towns. The project will evacuate power from the proposed renewable generation plants in Kigoma Region including the multinational Rusumo hydropower plant (HPP). It comprises: (i) Construction of a 280 km power line running from Nyakanazi to Kigoma in the northwestern part of Tanzania; (ii) Extension of Nyakanazi substation & construction of a new substation at Kidahwe near Kigoma town; (iii) Integration of existing Kigoma &Kasulu 33 kV distribution networks to the main grid including supply of last-mile connection materials to serve at-least 10,000 potential consumers in Kigoma Region; (iv) Consultancy Services; (v) Audit Services and (vi) Compensation and/or resettlement of project affected persons. The Project will form part of the proposed 1,080 km NWG stretching from Nyakanazi (via Kigoma, Mpanda, Sumbawanga and Tunduma) to Mbeya. Its overall cost is estimated at USD 186.12 million.