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UGANDA ELECTRICITY
DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED
STATE OF ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION
ASSETS
INSPECTION REPORT FOR
QUARTERS THREE & FOUR OF 2015
DECEMBER 2015
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REPORT PREPARATION AND APPROVAL FOR CIRCULATION
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CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................... iv
1 SUMMARY .......................................................................................................... 6
2 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 8
3 OBJECTIVE OF THE INSPECTION ................................................................................ 9
4 METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................. 9
5 CHALLENGES .................................................................................................... 10
6 KEY FINDINGS FROM THE FIELD INSPECTION .................................................. 11
6.1 Substations ............................................................................................................. 11
6.2 Medium and Low Voltage Lines ...................................................................... 11
6.3 Other Distribution Assets ..................................................................................... 12
7 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................... 14
8 RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................................... 15
9 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................... 16
10. FIELD INSPECTION FINDINGS .......................................................................... 17
10.1 SUBSTATIONS ...................................................................................................... 17
10.2 DISTRIBUTION LINES ........................................................................................... 50
10.3 OFFICE BUILDINGS .......................................................................................... 105
10.4 FLEET .................................................................................................................... 111
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ABBREVIATIONS
ABC: Aerial-Bundled conductor
ABS: Air Break Switch
CAPEX: Capital Expenditure
DO: District Office
ERA: Electricity Regulatory Authority
FDI: Foreign Direct Investment
GoU: Government of Uganda
HV: High Voltage
KV: Kilo Voltage
KVA: Kilo Volt-Ampere
LAA: Lease and Assignment Agreement
LV: Low Voltage
MVA: Mega Volt Ampere
MV: Medium Voltage
REA: Rural Electrification Agency
R & R: Restoration and Rehabilitation
SHE: Safety, Health and Environment
UEDCL: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited
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UGX: Uganda Shillings
VFM: Value for Money
VHF: Very High Frequency
VM:
O&M:
Vegetation Management
Operations and Maintenance
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1 SUMMARY
Clauses 2.16 (a) & (b) of the LAA obl igates UEDCL, as lessor/owner
of the Distr ibution System to continuously monitor the restoration
and reinforcement (R & R); repair and maintenance; instal lations,
retirement, and modifications carried out by Umeme Limited, as
the concessionaire, on the assets making up the Distr ibution
System. UEDCL carr ies out quarterly inspections of the network
and reports on the state of maintenance.
Inspections for Third and Fourth Quarters of 2015 were carried out
in August/September and November 2015, respectively, to assess
the state of the Distr ibution Assets with regard to the afore-
mentioned.
The inspection found that appreciable amount of maintenance
activities have been carried out on the MV network but the level of
rehabilitation of the LV network doesn’t match up. This could create an
absorption problem when the proposed generation plants, currently under
construction, eventually come on line. A comprehensive programme needs
to be put in place to raise the LV network to acceptable level of
maintenance.
That notwithstanding, quality of materials and quality of workmanship needs
to be monitored carefully as they are affecting the useful lives of the assets,
hence value for money (VFM) accrued to consumers who pay for these
assets. These include quality of poles and conductors; poorly rammed poles;
poorly installed stay assemblies; incomplete structures, e.g. missing or
undersize bolts, missing cross-arm struts; poor conductor joints – especially at
LV; etc.
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Due attention should also be given to non-network assets like land and
buildings, to ensure they are fully utilised and properly maintained. Otherwise,
as stipulated in the Lease and Assignment Agreement (LAA) they should be
formally handed back to UEDCL to either use them or dispose them off as the
case may be.
With the increased rainfall, effective vegetation management (VM) was
found lacking in many areas. This affects the reliability of the network and
increases maintenance costs, e.g. on replacing conductors and insulators
broken by tree branches.
Aris ing from the inspection f indings, it is recommended that
Umeme undertakes the fol lowing:
a) As provided for in Section 2.16 of the LAA, and in order to maintain the
integrity of the Asset Register, Umeme should notify UEDCL of all
additions, modifications, transfers of assets on the distribution network;
b) Shares with UEDCL its Annual Maintenance Schedules for improved
monitoring and evaluation activities, hence keep copies of
maintenance logs in the substations highlighting actions done on the
respective apparatus;
c) Non-functional equipment on the distribution network that are not
serving their purpose, yet are part of the asset base, should either be
made fully functional or retired and disposed of;
d) Non-network assets like land and buildings should also be properly
utilised and kept at acceptable level of maintenance according to
good utility practice;
e) Preserve the integrity of the way leave corridor by improving on the
quality and frequency of vegetation clearance.
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2 INTRODUCTION
The Government of Uganda (GoU) privatized UEDCL through a 20 year
concession by bringing on board private investors in the electricity distribution
and supply business in order to:
Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI);
Improve the quality of service;
Rehabilitate, upgrade and expand the distribution network; and
Increase the electricity access to other customers in the country.
The electricity distribution and supply business was subsequently transferred to
Umeme on 1st March 2005 after signing a Lease and Assignment Agreement
(LAA) that leased the distribution assets to Umeme to carry out electricity
distribution and supply business.
The agreement specifically stipulates investment obligations by Umeme
during the initial period and the first five years of the concession. As part of
the agreement, Umeme was obligated to make an investment of a minimum
of USD 5 Million during the initial period and a minimum of USD 65 Million in the
first 5 years in system rehabilitation and reinforcement. This obligation was full
filled but a lot needs to be done on the electricity distribution network to
further enhance its efficiency.
The supply and distribution license to Umeme provides for an exclusive right
to supply electricity in an area up to one kilometer radial distance from the
existing distribution lines, and an obligation to provide service within the area
of exclusivity. However, network extensions have been carried out beyond
the initial scope due to lines added through REA and UEDCL.
With reference to Clauses 2.16(a) & (b) of the LAA that provide for rights of
access to the assets as Lessor to observe the Restoration and Reinforcement,
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repair and maintenance, installations and retirement plus modifications,
UEDCL personnel inspected the Distribution System to establish the status of
the assets for the period ending December 2015.
3 OBJECTIVE OF THE INSPECTION
The objectives of inspecting the electricity distribution assets were to assess
and report on the following:
Current state of the distribution assets including electricity distribution lines,
integrity of the way leave corridor, substations, office buildings, fleet and
their impact on system reliability;
Observance of Prudent Utility Practices in the Operation and
Maintenance of the electricity distribution network as provided for in
Electricity (Primary Grid Code) Regulations, 2003.
Asses the distribution system for the requirements in the Electricity
(Transmission and Distribution) Investments Approval and Verification
guidelines, hence provision of accurate and complete information as a
means of making the investment plans more streamlined, targeted and
agreeable to stakeholders.
4 METHODOLOGY
A substantial part of the distribution network was inspected in Central,
Eastern, Western and Northern regions of the country. The focus was to
establish the asset management practices on the distribution system, their
conformity to prudent utility practices and adherence to the provisions of the
Lease and Assignment Agreement as a result of Repair and Maintenance
activities of substations, MV and LV Lines, way leave corridor, vegetation
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management, office buildings, storage yards, fleet management and
including the effects to the environment. Note was also taken of any on-
going grid-extension works or modifications.
The approach for obtaining relevant information was physical inspection by
technical personnel and interaction with technical staff in the respective
areas. Snapshots were also taken to accompany the technical description of
the findings, some of which have been included in the last part of this report.
5 CHALLENGES
UEDCL is not regularly updated and/or notified of extensions to the
distribution network, sometimes carried out by third parties, making it difficult
to keep track of the full extent of the network.
Sharing of relevant information such as the annual substation maintenance
plans, network modifications is not realized hence making it hard to
accurately track the progress of changes made.
Adverse weather conditions and deteriorating roads make some parts of the
network not easily accessible, e.g. in mountainous areas.
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Vandalism of stay
wires!!
6 KEY FINDINGS FROM THE FIELD INSPECTION
6.1 SUBSTATIONS
a) The main 33/11 kV substations continued to be rehabilitated and
improved. Subject to confirmation, about 50% of the substations have
now been fully rehabilitated. Others are still work-in-progress or partially
rehabilitated;
b) There is need for sustained and regular substation housekeeping,
storage; hygiene; drainage and vegetation management; which was
under looked in many substations;
c) Availability of SCADA was reported to be unreliable in many of the
substations. Apart from Kampala area substations where SCADA was
fully available, all the upcountry stations reported problems with
SCADA, attributed largely to breaks in the communication link;
d) Detailed findings of the inspected substations are in Section 10.1.
6.2 MEDIUM AND LOW VOLTAGE LINES
a) The medium voltage distribution lines (33kV,
11kV) and Low voltage lines in some areas
require urgent rehabilitation to improve on
their reliability. The poles in several areas are
leaning either due to bad plumbing or lack of right anchoring,
broken/vandalised stay wires, removed stay rods, or being rotten. While
considerable work has been done or ongoing to rehabilitate the lines,
some other lines, as detailed in the appendix, require urgent attention;
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b) Low voltage (LV) lines in most of the outlying areas of the distribution
network require rehabilitation in order to improve on safety and
reliability;
c) As already highlighted in previous inspection reports, issues of quality of
materials, and suspected quality of workmanship, are persisting and still
need to be further investigated and addressed. Many poles continue
to be replaced without all the necessary accessories like pole caps
thus shortening their service life. Other shortcomings like installing
distribution transformers, either without or poorly positioned, surge
arrestors and arcing horns, are quite common. If you add in poor
earthing, it contributes to the high turnover of the distribution
transformers;
d) It is quite evident that unprofitable lines, as well as outlying lines far from
urban areas are still not receiving the requisite attention.
e) Details of MV and LV lines inspected are in Section 10.2.
6.3 OTHER DISTRIBUTION ASSETS
a) Most office buildings and substation plant houses were in fair state of
maintenance. Structures in Masindi and Fort portal are in need of total
rehabilitation and/ or redesign;
b) Incidences of plots of land not
being properly secured, e.g. by
fencing off, hence being prone
to encroachers, are still
persisting, e.g. in Kapchorwa,
Mbale, and Mubende. Also of
note are plots of land on hilltops
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around the country, where VHF radio stations were formerly located,
that have not been secured and/or utilised by Umeme for some time,
hence some of them have been claimed by encroachers;
c) Details of other distribution assets inspected are in Sections 10.3
(Buildings) & 10.4 (Fleet)
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7 CONCLUSION
A lot of maintenance work has been carried out on the MV network but the
level of rehabilitation of the LV network doesn’t match up. This could create
a power absorption problem when the proposed generation plants, currently
under construction, eventually come on line. A comprehensive programme
needs to be put in place to raise the LV network to acceptable level of
maintenance and readiness to absorb power from generating plants being
developed.
That notwithstanding, quality of materials and quality of workmanship needs
to be monitored carefully as they are affecting the useful lives of the assets,
hence value for money (VFM) accrued to consumers who pay for these
assets. These include quality of poles and conductors; poorly rammed poles;
poorly installed stay assemblies; incomplete structures, e.g. missing or
undersize bolts, missing cross-arm struts; poor conductor joints – especially at
LV; poorly protected distribution transformers; etc.
Due attention should also be given to non-network assets like land and
buildings, to ensure they are fully utilised and properly maintained. Otherwise
they should be formally handed back to UEDCL to either use them or dispose
them off as the case may be.
With the increased rainfall, effective vegetation management (VM) was
found lacking in many areas. This affects the reliability of the network and
increases maintenance costs, e.g. on replacing conductors and insulators
broken by tree branches.
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8 RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the field findings and in l ine with the requirements of the
LAA and prudent Uti l i ty Practices, it is recommended that Umeme
considers the fol lowing:
a) As provided for in Section 2.16 of the LAA, and in order to maintain the
integrity of the Asset Register, Umeme should notify UEDCL of all
additions, modifications, transfers of assets on the distribution network;
b) Shares with UEDCL its Annual Maintenance Schedules for improved
monitoring and evaluation activities, hence keep copies of
maintenance logs in the substations highlighting actions done on the
respective apparatus;
c) Non-functional equipment on the distribution network that are not
serving their purpose, yet are part of the asset base, should either be
made fully functional or retired and disposed of;
d) Non-network assets like land and buildings should also be properly
utilised and kept at acceptable level of maintenance according to
good utility practice;
e) Preserve the integrity of the way leave corridor by improving on the
quality and frequency of vegetation clearance.
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9 REFERENCES
This report should be read in conjunction with:
Report on State of Distribution Assets as at December 2014;
Umeme Investment Plan for 2014;
Lease And Assignment Agreement(LAA);
Electricity (Primary Grid Code) Regulations 2003;
Electricity (Transmission and Distribution) Investments Approval and
Verification guidelines 2013
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10. FIELD INSPECTION FINDINGS
10.1 SUBSTATIONS
10.1.1 CENTRAL
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Motor Mart Switching Station Switchgear and ground mounted
500kVA/11kV auxiliary transformer in
good working condition
The station is at a risk, left without space
for possible future expansion and
maintenance works, with a possibility of
encroachment due to ongoing
construction works by HBT Investments
that have encircled the station
Issues raised in previous
inspections still remain
outstanding
Queensway1(Old) Substation-
{2x15/20 MVA 33/11kV Aichi
transformers (S/N:912254902)
&
(S/N:912254901)}
Transformers in good condition of O&M;
operating in parallel; substation fence
intact & well-guarded
Drainage issues exist with running water
over flooding the drainage channels
leaving some and some structures
(behind the guard house) in the middle
of stagnant water. This has been
worsened by works on the new
substation site; Temporary portable
toilet used by security guards in poor
state, raising sanitation issues ; Kisugu &
Kampala South 1 feeders not labelled
Drainage needs
improvement; newly
constructed pit latrine
should be completed to
solve the sanitation
issues
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Queensway2(New)
Substation-
{2x15/20 MVA 33/11kV
Crompton transformers
(S/N:ET10327/2) &
(S/N:ET10327/1)}
The installed power transformers in good
working condition; fence intact, plant
house looks elegant
Reports of malfunctioning of the newly
installed Siemens switchgear during
Opening/Closing, Isolating & Earthing
sequences (e.g. Kisenyi & Katwe 11kV
feeders; covers for cable trenches in the
plant house loosely put overlapping the
floor, not properly aligned with the
trench dimensions & likely to cause an
accident to the operators; labelling
requires improvement; drainage lacking
& causing flooding situations at the old
substation site
Proposed Nabugabo
Road & Namirembe
Road 11kV feeders(Bays
K02 & K03 respectively)
not yet fed by the
substation; quality of
works and integrity of
installed apparatus
require close scrutiny,
especially during
investment verification;
Works yet to be verified
Kitante Substation-
{2x10/14MVA 33/11kV Power
transformers
(S/N:113020)&(S/N:112120)}
Power transformers & ABB switchgear in
good condition; fence intact; lights
working; guard available; substation
found locked
2 manhole covers for the cable trench
in front of the plant house not replaced
after cable works for new Queensway
substation; Cable trench besides the
33kV panels inside the plant house
found uncovered; Labelling for Lugogo
Incomer 2 & Queensway Interconnector
require improvement; No toilet; No tap
water; No guard house; temporary
shelter used by the security guard
Though there exists
space constraints, there
is need for proper
sanitation facilities for
personnel working at
the substation
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Lugogo 132/33/11kV
Substation-UETCL (33/11kV
Switchgear Inspected)
Substation drawing available; Labelling
for all panels in place; SCADA
functionality okay; rubber mats(2)
available for operational safety;
substation logbook available; 2x9 kg
serviced fire extinguishers available;
Air Conditioners working
Key cabinet missing; some lights inside
the plant house not functional(thus light
insufficient)
Siemens switchgear in
good condition of
O&M; non-functioning
lights should be
maintained
Kampala North 132/33/11kV
Substation-UETCL (33/11kV
Switchgear Inspected)
Rubber mats(2) available for operational
safety; AC working; Lights working; Key
cabinet available
Status Indicator for Ntinda 33kV feeder
faulty; Namungona 33kV Bay
completely burnt ¬ in use; Status
indicator(earth switch) faulty; Kawala
Spare 33kV bay completely burnt;
Nakasero 33kV Bay found open; Fire
extinguishers missing; Cable trench
besides Acacia Mall 11kV panel not
covered; No substation drawing; No
keys in the key cabinet
Switchgear has serious
signs of burning and
quite untidy
Kawanda Substation –
{1 x5MVA(S/N:112520),
1x10/14MVA (S/N:112121)
33/11kV power transformers}
Drainage worked on; Security guards
found on duty; Gravel improved;
concrete foundation put at the base of
the metallic fence/enclosure; water on
site; pit latrine available; Outdoor
switchgear in good condition; Power
transformers in good condition; Standard
padlock used on the access to the
substation; Auxilliary supply transformer
that had blown replaced;1 of 3 security
Illegal connection exists with a service
cable taping from the first transformer,
buried underground round the
substation fence to supply a metallic
kiosk placed just next to the substation
towards the road; Metallic pole for the
security light at the substation entrance
found broken; AC needed
servicing(supplying hot air);
100kVA/33kV transformer just outside
Replacement of the
broken security light
pole and servicing the
non-working ones
required; servicing of
the air conditioning;
Capacity issues likely on
the 5MVA transformer
dedicated to Kakiri 11kV
feeder;
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
light working the substation directly connected
without MV protection & with poorly
terminated LV wiring; Some weed
starting to grow within the substation
yard; Only 1x9kg fire extinguisher
available-insufficient(second one taken
during servicing and not returned
yet);Breached fence for the storage
area;1 of 3 security light behind the
guard house not working; Unterminated
fibre cable lying within the substation
yard; fence knocked and damaged by
a speeding vehicle besides the
substation entrance; offcuts of materials
and timber kept behind the guard
house-hose keeping! Kakiri 11kV feeder
not remotely monitored
Waligo Substation –
{ 2x10/14MVA 33/11kV
Crompton transformers
(S/N:ET10126/2) &
(S/N:ET10126/1)}
Fence, gravel in good condition; power
transformers working perfectly and in
parallel; External Alstom switchgear
functional;25kVA/11kV/415V
S/N:EJ27047/1 Ampcontrol auxiliary
transformer well maintained; Rubber mat
available on the 11kV switchgears; ABB
Indoor switch gear in good condition;
Drainage channel at the substation
entrance rubbish in it likely to block
runoff water flow;4x9kg fire extinguishers
had expired on 24th October 2014 as on
4th March 2015;No substation diagram
available; Nangabo 107 Bay wrongly
named“Mangabo”;Katalemwa 109 Bay
wrongly labelled, technically known as
“Ugachick” on the system operation
diagram; Air conditioning not working;
surge arrestors on “Ugachick” 11kV
feeder cable across the road not
connected;
Issues noted in previous
inspections still need
addressing
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Namungona 132/11kV
Substation -UETCL(33/11kV
Switchgear Inspected)
The Aichi 11kV switchgear is operating
perfectly with no reported anomalies;
new labels on 11kV panels;
Buildings constructed under first spans of
Nansana 11kV feeder; foundation for
first structure of Nakulabye 11kV feeder
threatened by brick laying works;
Nansana 11kV feeder has its first
structure wrongly labeled
“Nansana/Kawala(NAM/NSN/11/1)”
inconsistent with Panel labeling, besides
the feeder label is jus placed standing
besides the structure and can easily be
taken away(needs fixing onto the
structure)
Aichi 33kV switchgear is
not in use since no 33kV
feeders exist
Mutundwe 132/33/11kV
Substation-UETCL (33/11kV
Switchgear Inspected)
3x 9kg fire extinguishers available &
serviced; Rubber mats(x2) available for
operational safety; Air Conditioner
working; lights in the plant house working
Substation drawing not available;
First structure on Mityana 33kV feeder
has vandalized stays and without a
feeder label
Substation was found
generally okay, though
issues noted in previous
inspections hadn’t been
addressed.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Gaba Substation-
{ 2x10/14MVA 33/11kV Power
transformers (S/N:120521) &
(S/N:112619)}
New battery bank installed; Key cabinet
available & well labeled; Air conditioning
working though in need of service;
50kVA auxiliary transformer well
maintained;
Fence, gravel, access gates & lights in
good condition; security guard found on
site; transformers in good condition and
working in parallel; substation drawing &
rubber mats available
Lugogo Bay Bus Bar extended and its
mode of operation needs revision;
Remote operation of Kansanga 11kV
Circuit breaker not functional; Lugogo &
Portbell 33kV panels operated
manually(rather than electrically) for
isolation and earthing functions; Bay 303
reportedly with operational issues & not
in use(its mode of operation needs
improvement);Water borne toilet
blocked & not in use; AC unit still
discharging condensed water inside the
plant house onto the apparatus; plant
house paint starting to peel off; No
means of communication at the
substation(e.g. telephone handset,
radio call); Metering Unity on Gaba
Water Works 3 faulty & isolated; No
water at the substation; fire
extinguishers had expired in October
2015 as on 9th February 2015
Noted issues in previous
inspections hadn’t been
addressed.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kisugu Substation-
{ 1x10/14MVA 33/11kV Power
transformer (S/N:120421)}
Aichi outdoor switchgear in good
condition of maintenance;1 of 2 security
light working; Power transformer in good
state of maintenance
Only 1of 2 security light working; No fire
extinguishers; No means of
communication at the substation;
SCADA functionality unreliable;
Except for noted issues,
all other issues observed
in previous inspections
had been handled and
s/s was okay
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kampala South Substation-
{ 1x15/20MVA 33/11kV
Crompton Greaves
transformer
(S/N: ET10047/1)}
Aichi outdoor switchgear in good
condition and remotely operated; Front
part of the yard partitioned for materials
storage; Security lights working;2x9kg fire
extinguishers available & serviced
No standard padlock at the main
access to the substation yard;110V DC
battery bank(batteries) had 10 open
covers exposing the battery solution; No
substation drawing; labeling for
“Kisubi(Entebbe 1)” 33kV inconsistent
with the labeling as “Lubowa 1” on the
first structure; Substation yard gravel
insufficient requiring re-enforcement
(worsened during cable installation
works/ non restoration of its original
integrity); poor drainage/channels
blocked with silted soil; open man holes
exist around the recovered transformer
plinth(unsafe);plumbing for the toiled
leaking
Another layer of gravel
needs to be added.
Considering that a
corner of the substation
was being used as
storage area (meters,
cables, etc) safety
considerations needed
to be beefed up e.g.
demarcation between
storage & substation
areas should be more
robust using high
metallic fence, and
access to switchgear to
be securely padlocked
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Lubowa Substation-
{ 2x10/14MVA 33/11kV
Crompton Greaves
transformers (S/N:ET10126/3) &
(S/N:ET10126/4)}
ABB switchgear in good condition and
power transformers in good condition
Air conditioner leaking water onto the
DC panels inside the plant house; No
substation drawing; drainage on the
upper part of the substation blocked by
rubbish from neighbours
Substation still new &
generally in good
condition
Kajjansi Substation-
{ 1x5MVA 33/11kV Aichi
Electric transformer (S/N:
9422337)}
Power transformer & all installed NULEC
circuit breakers in good condition
Substation Metering Unit(on Nakilagala
& Lubowa 11kV feeders) leaking oil;
New pit latrine not used, temporally one
used); no water at the substation;
Storeyed building under construction
below Kampala South, Entebbe 1&2
feeders just besides the substation
Station generally okay,
though needs a touch
of refurbishment,
especially strengthening
the boundary wall
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Entebbe Substation –
{2 x10/14MVA 33/11kV (S/N:
1901010602),(S/N:
1901010601)}
Tap water available at the substation; 9
of 11 lights in the plant house working
&sufficient; Substation rubber mat
available for operational safety; All
feeders labeled;
SCADA functionality available/ based on
wireless network; Fence/substation
enclosure intact; All security lights
working; Gate to the main substation
yard to the substation locked with a
standard padlock; Transformers in good
state of maintenance & operating in
parallel; Switchgear functioning properly
with no reported/visible anomalies
No fire extinguishers found at the
substation;
Guard house paint peeling off; 2 of 11
lights in the plant house not working;
One side of the access gate to guard
partition broken;
Communication for remote operation
of the substation not reliable; Air
conditioning system leaking water inside
the plant house that eventually flows
towards the RTU
While the substation is in
generally good state of
maintenance, some
issues had not yet been
addressed, e.g. fire
protection, operation of
air-conditioning, etc
Kisubi Substation –
{1 x5MVA 33/11kV (S/N:
68277)}
Power transformer & outdoor JICA
switchgear in good state of
maintenance; DC working normally; All
feeders labeled; Pit latrine & guard
house in good order;
Security guard found on duty; 2x9kg fire
extinguishers available & serviced;
SCADA functional depending on the
availability of communication;
Drainage at the entrance of the
substation is poor, requiring a trench so
that running water from the main road
does not wash the soil into the
substation; Access road to the
substation is washed away with open &
dip trenches; Cable trench at the
transformer position/33kV cable side not
covered; piped water turned off due to
a leakage in the pipe within the
substation access;
The drainage issue had
been largely addressed
and the substation was
generally okay.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Port bell Substation –
Observed from Outside
{2x5MVA 33/11kV (S/N:68278),
(S/N:68280)}
Main access gate had a standard
padlock; All feeders well labeled; Guard
house has a window under repair; aerial
earth installed over the power
transformers
Weed growth visible in the yard around
the transformers; Loose materials within
the substation yard; Timber workshop
operated besides the substation under
Kitintale 11kV feeder has damaged the
fence. Safety of the public & feeder
cable compromised; Roofing/iron
sheets for the pit latrine damaged and
almost blown off by wind; No tap water;
Paint for the pit latrine peeling off;
external perimeter fence(enclosure for
the substation land) old & broken on
several spots requiring
maintenance/replacement
Same situation prevails
when compared to the
previous inspection
hence 2014 status
report findings still
relevant. Especially the
substation fence needs
to be worked on and
strengthened
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kireka Substation –
{2 x10/14MVA 33/11kV
Emirates transformers
(S/N:19010719/01)
& (S/N:19010719/04)}
New Siemens 33kV Panels installed for
Namanve,Lugogo 2 & Transformer No.2
Bays; New Digital Siemens relays installed
on Kyambogo,Namugongo,Mandela
Stadium,Tx Bay 303/104,Bus Section(Bay
105),Port bell(Bay 107), Seeta (Bay 108)
panels;2 of 4 security lights working; All
lights in the plant house working; Rubber
mats available for operational safety; DC
in good condition; Substation drawing &
logbook available;1x9kg serviced fire
extinguisher available; Power transformers
well maintained and running in parallel;
Fence/enclosure intact with no forced
entries; Security guard available; Most
feeders labeled; Plant house in good
condition;
Access to the substation locked with a
standard padlock
A number of maintenance issues raised
in previous inspections had not yet
been addressed
All concerns raised
require urgent attention
to put the substation in
desired state of
operation and
maintenance
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Ntinda Substation –
{1x 10/14MVA (S/N: 68268),
1x 5MVA(S/N: 68273)
33/11kV Energo Invest
transformers}
Air Break Switches on Waligo & Kampala
North 33kV Incomers replaced &
motorized; Metering Unit reportedly
installed on Kyanja 11kV feeder from
Waligo substation in preparation for load
transfer from Ntinda substation;1 of 2
flood light working; Signs to install a new
battery charger & DC assembly exist with
materials already at the substation &
execution of works expected in March
2015; All feeders labeled; Substation
fence/enclosure intact; Security guards
found on duty
No surge arrestors or aerial earth
installed on the 10/14MVA transformer
for its protection; 11kV Cable for
Kiwatule 11kV feeder from Tx No.1
terminate onto the 11kV bus bar instead
of the 11kV circuit breaker under normal
configuration-possibly due to a faulty
circuit breaker, which is risky; Capacity
issues exist for Tx.No.2 (5MVA) currently
dedicated to Kiwatule 11kV feeder
apparently with a Maximum Demand of
about 4.9MVA;
Drainage issues still evident in case of
heavy rains; Stones/gravel in the yard
insufficient; Pit latrine engulfed in a bush
environment; Man holes besides Tx.No.1
open; SCADA not working,
communication cable reportedly
damaged around Ntinda Stretcher;1 of
2 flood light not working; No fire
extinguishers at the substation; Trees
within the neighboring school
compound growing towards the 33kV
bus bar; First wooden structure for
Kyambogo 11kV feeder rotten; Open
trenched besides Tx.No.2
Some emergency work
was done in this
substation to address
capacity and drainage
issues; additional
comprehensive works
are being planned
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Mukono Substation -
{1x10/14 MVA 33/11kV
(S/N:ET10046/2)}
NOTE
Other transformers {5MVA,
S/No: 113022,
1MVA,S/No.X1317/1, 5MVA,
S/No.942024301 whose status
could not easily be
established still exist in the
storage space besides the
substation
Switchgear and power transformer
maintained on 11th February 2015;GEC
Alsthom Switchgear (Circuit Breaker) for
Mpoma 11kV feeder initially with
operational difficulties during isolation
reportedly worked on(though not tested);
Substation rubber mats available for
operational safety; Lights in the plant
house working; Works ongoing on the 1st
structure of Seeta 11kV feeder, Metering
Unit yet to be installed on it; Rotten poles
in the yard being replaced progressively;
gravel re-enforced; Old Isolator(Alpha
Switzerland) next to the auxiliary
transformer replaced; coat of metallic
paint added onto the substation fence; 2
existing security lights working; Pit latrine in
good condition; security guard available;
aerial earth installed for transformer
protection; All feeders labeled;
SCADA functionality working properly for
most of the apparatus
Substation guard available; Access gate
to the substation found with a standard
padlock
Circuit Breaker Isolator for the
transformer Bay faulty with broken
insulators and by passed; Air conditioner
not working; Battery bank still inside the
plant house with the switchgear;
communication to ensure remote
operation of the substation not reliable
just like SCADA functionality for Mbalala
33kV feeder; recovered control units
boxes stored inside the substation yard;
3rd security light behind the
communication antenna not working;
external fence on the upper side of the
substation damaged by civil works on
the neighbouring building; No tap
water; No electricity connection in the
guard house; drainage channel in front
of the substation blocked with silt and
required unblocking
Work was found going
on to install a second
transformer. Excavations
around live MV cables
highlighted the need to
create proper cable
trenches in the
substation hence
reorder the cables
properly through them.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Nakifuma Substation -
{1x2.5MVA 33/11kV
Crompton Parkinson
transformer of 1936
(S/N:79539)}
SCADA functionality reportedly okay;
Wooden structures still new; All feeders
well labeled; Security lights working; The
tap exists but no water in the entire area,
worsened by the dry season; Guard
house & toilet in good state; Gate to the
substation locked with a standard lock
Signs of oil leakage through the power
transformer tap changer and gasket still
exist; Old Reyrolle circuit breaker still
exists; Multiple forced entries exist within
the fence(besides Ntenjeru 11kV &
Mukono 33kV feeder structures);
Drainage poor & likely to worsen during
the rainy season; No fire extinguishers at
the substation; Battery cubicle heavily
affected by dust from the road
Security guards were
available but station
needs refurbishment for
operational safety. A
drainage issue was
developing with rain
run-off finding its way
into the substation and
displacing the stone
chippings.
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10.1.2 WESTERN
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Mityana Substation - Wabigalo
{2x2.5MVA 33/11kV ABB
transformers
(Tx1 S/N: 57.235)&
(Tx2 S/N: 57.231)}
The substation is generally in a fair
condition of maintenance with the yard
well taken care of; Tap changer for
transformer No.2 worked on by
replacement of the motor
Isolator & Earth Switch(on Mutundwe
33kV Incomer Bay) on the same structure
without interlocks, a safety risk for
operational staff;
Spring charging for Mutundwe 33kV
Incomer CB can only be charged
manually. The motor is faulty; Substation
diagram not available; Labeling of the
33kV Panels just scribbled; Transformer
No.1 GEC Alsthom circuit breaker old
and sometimes malfunctions; Circuit
breakers charged manually. SCADA
would remotely operate the apparatus if
the circuit breakers were not being
charged manually; Signs of water
leakage through the guard house roof
and through the openings within the
wall; Signs of the security guards cooking
close to the substation apparatus exist at
the entrance of the substation(Untidy)
Separation of the
Isolator and Earth
switch/or provision of
interlocks is essential in
ensuring the safety of
the operators;
Mubende Substation
{1x2.5 MVA 33/11kV Brush
transformer (S/N:77123)}
Fire extinguishers available and serviced;
Substation access gate in good
condition & kept locked; Yard stones in
good order; Security guard present;
Circuit Breaker for Kakumiro 33kV feeder
is still the Old Reyrolle OCB and not
remotely monitored; Transformer tap
changer faulty, reportedly vandalized,
Issues highlighted need
attention, most
importantly the faulty
tap changer,
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Guard house in good condition; All
apparatus; substation logbook in place;
substation drawing exists; DC for
Mubende Town 11kV circuit breaker
worked on
thus no automatic voltage regulation for
quality supply; Substation fence is
damaged(with a wide open forced
entry) on the rear side besides the pit
latrine wall; 1 of 2 security lights not
working not working; A ladder kept within
the substation yard; Remote operation
not possible for Nkonge 33kV Incomer CB
at Mubende substation, relies on Nkonge
substation circuit breaker; Nkonge 33kV
line has a faulty isolator that requires
repair on the yellow phase; weeding
required on the rear side of the
substation; wiring for the auxiliary supply
transformer needs improvement
replacement of
outdated Reyrolle OCB,
automation of
switchgear operations
& safety concerns; signs
of encroachment on s/s
land - boundaries need
to be secured.
Rugombe Substation
{1x5MVA 33/11kV
Energo Invest
transformer(S/N:68276)}
All outdoor switchgear, plant house, pit
latrine, guard house, fence in good
condition; Power Transformer is well
maintained; All apparatus labelled; 2 of
3 security lights working;2x9kg fire
extinguishers available & substation
guarded; main access gate worked on;
Drainage, water tank and plant house
worked on
Mwenge 11kV feeder Circuit Breaker
faulty, Mwenge 11kV & Mukunyu 11kV
feeders linked together & sharing same
CB meant for Mukunyu. Requires
restoring the faulty CB and subsequent
separation of the two feeders; Battery
bank inside the plant house with the
switchgear; Links instead of proper fuses
used for auxiliary transformer HT
protection
Operational status of
Mwenge 11kV feeder
Circuit breaker should
be restored
Fort portal Substation
{1x5MVA, 1X2.5MVA 33/11kV
Power & Brush transformers
respectively(S/N: 112019 &
76026 respectively)}
Substation is generally well maintained
inclusive of the Power Transformers; Fire
extinguishers (5),apparatus labelling,
availability of a rubber mat for
operational safety, security lights, tap
water and presence of security guards
The fence is damaged at the rear end,
cats or dogs and people can easily get
into the substation & storage area; The
coat of paint on the Plant house is
peeling off; Switchgear between
Nkenda 33kV Incomer and Mpanga
Same condition as in
Q1,2 & 3 of 2015
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
33kV needs maintenance or
replacement to a better one;Rugombe
33kV feeder Metering Unit faulty;
Substation mostly operated manually
due to unreliable SCADA system; Battery
bank housed in the plant house with the
switchgear; stores structure leaks through
the roof; cracks have developed in the
internal wall of the stores building; broken
main entrance gate & now tied with
binding wire; breached fence behind
the guard house due to
offloading/loading of poles stored there;
stores building has openings on the side
of the substation & water passes through
to flood the inside; drainage needs
improvement
Kasese Central Substation
{1x2.5MVA 33/11kV Brush
transformer
(S/N:51750/2)}
The following issues well taken care of:-
Auxiliary transformer, guard house, toilet,
feeder labelling,2x9kg fire extinguishers,
tap water availability, guards &
availability of security lights.
Yard stones insufficient and cab stones
affected by construction works, these
need to be re-done; Fence foundation
damaged on the rear side besides
Kabale 33kV line; Guards available,
though with no access control register for
proper documentation; Vegetation
noticed in the substation yard; 2 security
lights working & permanently switched
on, require maintenance; Air break
switch between Kabale & Nkenda 33kV
lines faulty; First air break switch(ABS) on
Kabale 33kV line bypassed; Damaged
cab stones along the inside access way
Same situation as in
Q1,2 & 3 of 2015 still
prevails
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
to substation yard; Drainage channel at
substation gate needs maintenance
Ishaka Substation {1x5MVA
33/11kV Power
transformer(S/N:111211)}
Substation stone cover have been
maintained appropriately;
The substation is guarded all the time;
Partitioning created to cater for material
storage; Feeder labels in place; DC
supply in good order; security guards
found at the substation; 1of 2 security
lights working; Substation fence in good
condition; Substation access restricted
by use of standard padlock;
Bees have settled onto the main access
gate support pillars; Isolators on the
incomer 33kV lines from Mbarara North &
Kasese worn out; Cab stones inside the
substation are broken; Some materials
(half drum of conductor found kept
inside the substation yard just like in
November 2014,March,June &
September 2015; Substation lacks tap
water, hence staff cannot clean their
hands after using the
toilet(SHE);substation gravel insufficient
as you access the substation yard; 1 of 2
security light not working; Auxiliary
transformer has links rather than standard
fuses for HT protection; Nulec CBs
located external to the substation(across
the road) vulnerable to illegal operation;
Access door to material storage area
always open allowing free entry,
because the toilet is housed within the
same partition, hence exposing materials
to possible theft; No fire extinguishers at
the substation;
All operational, safety
issues noted require
intervention; Ishaka
Town 11kV feeder
should be split into two
with the Tea Estate t-off
originating directly from
the substation
busbar,thus relocating
its CB to the substation
Total reconstruction of
the substation with two
new transformers, plant
house, indoor
switchgear in plan
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kabale Substation {1x5MVA
33/11kV Energo Invest
transformer
(S/N:68271)}
The access gate, stones/gravel,
transformer tap changer,gantries,poles
and signage,metering,SCADA
functionality, guard house,
security/lights, DC supply, fire prevention
& protection(4x9kg serviced fire
extinguishers available),plant house
condition,Safety,Health &
Environment(SHE) in good condition.
Signs of oil leakage from the conservator
tank exist; Silica gel needed changing;
Status indicators needed correction on
some circuit breakers such as Kabale
West 11kV feeder Earth switch, thus
unsafe during operation; The batteries
are located in the plant house with the
switchgear; No updated substation
operational drawing; Kabale East 11kV
bay redundant; substation fence
showing signs of damage due to storage
of poles besides the guard house
Urgent need to relocate
the battery bank from
inside the plant house,
where the switch gear is
housed; the leakage on
the conservator tank
should be cured and
silica gel changed;
generally the power
transformer should be
maintained
Rukungiri Substation
{1x2.5MVA 33/11kV Energo
Invest transformer
(S/N:68282)}
Faulty tap changer motor worked on;
Auxiliary transformer well protected with
CBs installed; Surge arrestors for the pole
mounted circuit breaker for the Incomer
Ishaka 33kV line replaced; Optic fiber
cable extended to the substation &
office building; Aerial earth exists for
enhanced substation protection;
Signage largely in place except that
Kagogo 11kV feeder label is wrongly
written as “Kagogoro”; Substation fence
in good condition, except that the lower
side needed a retaining wall as well; The
substation stone cover in good
condition; Guard house and pit latrine
enclosed off the substation;
Some switchgear worn out requiring
maintenance such as the faulty &
bypassed transformer isolator; The pole-
mounted nulec circuit breaker for
Kanungu 33kV line has two faulty surge
arrestors isolated thus not protected
against lightening, earth wire broken &
illegally operated due to its location
outside the substation; SCADA system
only allows for visibility but cannot
remotely operate the apparatus, hence
substation manually operated; No oil
sump for the power transformer, oil goes
direct into the gravel & environment;
Labeling for Kagogo 11kV feeder
wrongly written as “Kagogoro”; All the 2
Worn-out isolators,
faulty accessories like
surge arrestors on
Kanungu 33kV nulec
circuit breaker, SCADA
functionality and
lighting among others
should be addressed;
The old redundant
building besides the
substation yard could
be renovated & utilised
as part of the offices
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
available security lights not working,
insufficient light; A redundant Metering
Unit exists on Kanungu 33kV feeder
structure & not connected, should be
recovered; No fire extinguishers at the
substation for fire prevention and control;
An old & redundant structure/building
exists besides the substation yard,
occasioned by floods whenever it rains
due to poor drainage & lack of
maintenance
Mbarara Central Substation
{2x5MVA 33/11kV Aichi
transformers(S/N:942024303 &
942024302 for Tx 1 & 2
respectively)}
The transformers and switchgears are
well maintained; battery room is
separate from the Control room;
Substation earthing improved by
installation of aerial earth across the
transformers; Guard available; All
feeders labeled; Tap water available;
Substation drawing available; Substation
lighting okay; Substation rubber mats(x2)
available; All H-pole structures inside the
substation replaced, The two
interconnectors from Mbarara North are
terminated on different sections of the
33kV bus for improved supply reliability;
Substation gate found locked with a
standard padlock; Container removed
from the substation yard
The 11kV bus coupler is open &
accordingly the two transformers do not
share load, leading to TX-1 being
overloaded at peak hours while TX-2 is
only about 50% loaded; Perimeter fence
damaged with several openings; Very
big tree just outside the substation fence
& a redundant rotten 3-phase terminal
LV pole within the yard besides Tx
No.1.They are likely to fall and damage
the Plant-house or the power
transformer, if not removed early
enough; Guard house, toilet & its
plumbing in a poor state with paint
peeling off; Some recovered
materials(mostly disc insulators kept
inside the substation) making it untidy;
Drainage issues exist at the substation
with the channel in front of the old store
structure damaged and blocked; Weed
Land between s/s and
main road taken over
by unknown person
who demands
relocation of 11KV
feeders on it (Ishaka,
Karamurani, Ntare,
Kakoba);
The substation
environment requires
complete refurbishment
and partitioning to
utilize the available
space.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
growth was evident; Old and
abandoned concrete pole rack behind
the old store building needs to be
covered up & entire substation floor
covered with stone pitch; Old poles on
Masaka West 33kV feeder first structure
not decommissioned; Station supply
transformer labeling wrong indicating
“50kVA” yet the installed capacity is
“160kVA/11kV”; An old Siemens Panel
labeled “Mukwano” & possibly
recovered from another substation found
positioned next to Kakoba 11kV feeder
Masaka Central Substation
(1x10/14MVA
33/11kV{S/N:19010719/02})
Aerial earth installed for enhanced
substation transformer protection
against lightening; Substation fence and
plant house are in good condition; New
operating carpet at the 11kV bay
provided; Battery bank & DC supply in
good condition; Substation drawing
available; Lights working both inside the
plant house and yard; Power & Auxiliary
transformers in good state of
maintenance; fence, stone pitch well
maintained, substation access secured
with a standard padlock
Reports of a heavy flash from the
overhead line conductors of Lower Ring
11kV feeder first structure whenever it
rains developing into heavy flames exist;
Drainage channel towards the road side
on the upper part of the substation
prone to silting due to soil erosion; Lack
of tap water at the substation for staff
sanitation; Incomers-first structures for
Mitala Maria & Masaka West 33kV
feeders not labeled; Drainage works
partially handled excluding the upper
part where the poles are stored, some
civil works still required around the pole
bed; loose wires & a ladder kept behind
the guard house
Drainage issues still
prevailing aggravated
by additional silt
washing down the
slope and blocking the
drainage; the source of
heavy flames around
Lower Ring 11kV first
overhead structure
conductors should be
investigated
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kiriri Substation
{1x2.5 MVA 33/11kV Pauwels
transformer(S/N: 85.40668)}
Substation apparatus fairly maintained;
transformer tap changer replaced; All
security lights working;
Weed growth exists within the substation
yard; reports of operational failure of the
newly replaced tap changer; No pole
cap on one of the newly replaced poles
on the first Kiriri 11kV feeder H-structure;
Kibibi 11kV feeder not individually
metered(No metering unit & meter
installed);No fire extinguishers in place for
fire prevention; Poor terminations on CB
& Metering Unit for 11kV side of the
power transformer; Links used for HT
protection on the transformer isolator;
33kV/100kVA auxiliary supply transformer
lacks HT protection(directly
connected);No source of water for use
at the substation; no electricity in the
guard house; Labelling for “Mitala Maria”
33kV incomer required changing to
“Masaka Central” 33kV to match the
operational system diagram
Issues raised require
attention
Busunju Substation {1x2.5 MVA
33/11kV, 1x5MVA 33/33kV
Energo Invest & Pauwels Auto
transformers(S/N:68284
&00.2.4026 respectively)}
Power transformer, DC
supply,fencing,drainage,lights,stone
pitch well maintained; Power
transformer maintenance done; All
energy metered; fire extinguishers
available and serviced;
Main access gate to substation found
unlocked; weed exists on the rear side of
the substation; stone pitch not restored
between Kiziba & Jesa Farm 11kV
feeder; Power transformer overloaded;
No label on Kawanda 33kV incomer;
Circuit breaker for Hoima 33kV feeder
not stable-initially graded for dispatching
to Hoima rather than receiving supply
from Buseruka; There are reports of
voltage synchronization issues when
Same status as in the
previous inspections of
Q1,2 & 3 of 2015;
Capacity issues, all
substation apparatus
visibility, protection for
Kawanda 33kV line and
voltage profiles(on
Buseruka 33kV incomer
& Kiziba 11kV feeder)
need urgent attention,
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
supply is got from Buseruka 33kV
line;5MVA/33kV Auto transformer
overloaded & sometimes leaks oil; The
auto transformer reportedly trips on
overload; Surge arrestors on the nulec CB
for Katera 11kV feeder not terminated;
Surge arrestor on Red phase for
Katera11kV cable supplying the bus bar
not terminated; No surge arrestor on Red
phase for Jesa Farm 11kV cable; No
surge arrestor on Yellow phase of the
Auto transformer circuit breaker; some
switchgear lacks operational padlocks;
No circuit breaker installed for the
Kawanda 33kV Incomer to the
substation, hence no protection; The
2.5MA transformer is having capacity
issues with maximum demand currently
at 2.37MVA. Remote operation of
Mityana 33kV line circuit breaker
through SCADA not working; “Jesa Farm”
11kV labelling requires changing to
“Mulwana” 11kV feeder to match the
operational system diagram; 1 of 2
security light working and permanently
on; No substation drawing; No source of
water at the substation; No security
guard found at the substation from
1030hours to 1158hours on 18/11/2015;An
anthill likely to damage one side of the
substation fence
in addition to
addressing the
operational safety
concerns
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10.1.3 NORTHERN
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Hoima Substation
{1x5MVA 33/11kV
(S/N:68279),
1x1MVA 33/11kV
(S/N:68288),
1x5MVA 33/33kV
(S/N:9920254)}
New Air Break Switches installed on all
the first overhead structures from the
substation (i.e. Hoima Town 11kV
x1,Busunju 33kV x2,Buseruka
33kVx1,Munteme 33kV x1,Masindi 33kV
x2); Standard padlocks used on
substation apparatus; Old Reyrolle
Circuit Breaker on Busunju 33kV Incomer
decommissioned; New cables installed
on 33kV side of Tx 1&2;Cable gantries
installed on both Tx1&2; Fencing &
substation access/gate are in good
condition & found locked; DC Supply
found in good condition;
All feeders labelled; 2 of 3 security lights
working; Outdoor switchgear
maintained & functional; Pole caps
installed on all the poles within the yard;
Security guard found on site
Munteme 33kV feeder shifted from the
Auto transformer & now picks supply
directly from the bus bar; Tap changer for
the 1MVA Power transformer removed,
taken for repair & not returned yet, hence
no voltage regulation;33kV Circuit
Breaker supplying the 1MVA power
transformer non-operational, motor blew;
Stone pitch not well maintained-large
sized stones allow weed growth;
Substation environment had weed
growth, a sign of lack of regular weed
control;SCADA not reliable; Poles stored
on ground besides the substation as in all
previous inspections; Pit latrine paint
peeling off;3x9kg fire extinguishers had
expired; 1 of 3 security light not
working;5MVA 33/33kV Auto transformer
is by-passed by two feeders;
Weeding and storage of
poles still remains a problem
but substation generally
okay.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Masindi Substation
{2x2.5 MVA 33/11kV
(S/N:68281) & (85.4066)}
Fencing & gates are in good condition;
Yard stones are still good order; Security
guards are available and in control;
Guard house is in good state;
Transformers in good state of
maintenance; Isolators exist on Lira
Main and Hoima 33kV lines close to the
substation; All feeders labelled;2 0f 3
security lights working; Surge arrestors
replaced on 11kV side of Power
transformer No.1;
Need for regular weed control; 11kV
feeders lack isolators on first structures
from the substation; Transformer No.2
operating in a fixed tap (2); No SCADA
functionality at the substation for more
over a year; Capacitor bank set not
operational; Battery bank housed in the
plant house with switch gear; Only
available 1x9kg fire extinguisher had
expired; Guard house still lacks a lighting
source;1 of 3 security light not working; No
substation drawing on site; No tap water
at the substation
Weeding still remains a
problem but station
generally okay.
Kinyara Substation
{1x5MVA 33/11kV
(S/N:19010720/.01)}
Security and fire control measures in
place at the substation;2 security lights
working; Safety improved by cutting of
trees formerly close to Budongo &
Kinyara 11kV feeders; Budongo Line
diverted for the first 2 spans to improve
clearance for bagasse from the sugar
factory; Substation logbook available
at the substation; Guard available
Yard full of grown up weed & without a
stone pitch; No label & No isolator on
Masindi 33kV line; One security light
faulty; No label on Kinyara Sugar Works
11kV feeder; One H-structure formerly for
a metering unit left redundant; Station
supply transformer has links for MV
protection instead of fuses; Silica Gel cap
missing from the transformer; No
substation drawing
Substation yard still
overgrown by weeds.
URGENT Need for stone
pitching and to create
SEPARATE access for the
substation without having to
go through the Kinyara
factory access gate.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Gulu Substation
{2x5MVA 33/11kV
(S/N:57.234 & 57.232)}
Substation was still in generally good
state of maintenance
Some weak aspects observed March
2015 had not yet been worked on, e.g.
isolators for incoming/outgoing lines
Toilet now okay. Faulty
indications on some
switchgear panels, e.g. Gulu
Hospital, probably due to
faulty transducers – need to
be addressed
Lira Spinning Mill
Substation {1x5MVA
33/11kV
(S/N:942016401/
942016402)}
Substation still in generally good state of
maintenance.
Deficiencies observed in March 2015 are
still pertaining
Work in progress to refurbish
the substation and increase
transformer capacity.
Expected to be completed
by Dec 2015.
Kitgum Substation
{1x1MVA 33/11kV
(S/N:62468)}
Substation still okay after the general
refurbishment.
Issues noted in March 2015 still pertaining,
e.g. Still shows signs of not being regularly
weeded & menace of traders hanging
wares on the substation fence still remains
Substation generally okay.
Rapid growth of vegetation
needs to be addressed.
Bombo Substation
{2x5MVA 33/11kV
(S/N:68275)& (S/N:68272)}
Auxiliary transformer in good state of
maintenance; All Air break switches
locked; Main gate in good condition &
access restricted; Yard stones are still
good order with no grass is growing
therein; Plant house, Guard house &
toilet in good state; Fire extinguisher
available; All apparatus labeled;New
circuit breaker installed for Luwero 11kV
feeder; 2x9kg fire extinguishers
available and serviced
In previous inspection, it was found that:-
No SCADA installation/functionality for
remote visibility; 4 of 4 security lights not
working; transformers operating
independently/not in parallel; Old Cooke
& Ferguson Indoor switchgear &
associated DC supply not in use, though
still intact; Guard house has no light;
Substation fence damaged during
offloading of poles & a big opening exists
on the front corner; Most of the Isolators
are faulty and bi-passed; New 11kV bus
bar H-structures have no stays and
SUBSTATION NOW
UNDERGOING MAJOR
REHABILITATION: New Plant
House; cable trenches; civil
works; fencing & gates
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
already leaning; Poles littered
everywhere in an unorderly manner as
one accesses the substation making it
untidy; access road to the substation
washed away with deep trenches; first
access gate to substation premises
broken
Lumpewe Substation
{1x2.5 MVA
33/11kV(S/N:9920252)}
Yard/gravel in good condition; Fence
new & intact; Tap changer working
properly; All apparatus labeled;DC
Supply in good condition; All security
lights working; Plant house,
guard house & toilet in good state; All
feeders have Air break switches
installed & functional; Security guards
are available and in control; All feeders
have operational circuit breakers
Power transformer requires a coat of
metallic paint to improve its appearance;
SCADA installation/functionality not in
place; No light source in the guard's
house; No tap water at the substation,
fetched from the borehole in trading
centre
The substation is generally in
a good status;
Wabigalo Auto
Substation -Observed
from Outside (1x3MVA
33/33kV)
Substation fence earthed; Yard stones
are adequate and in good condition;
Fence & main access intact and
secured with standard padlock; All
feeders well labelled; Guard
house/container improved by adding
two windows with glasses fixed
(improved ventilation), painting and
roofing; Toilet in good condition.
Nakasongola & Migyera 33kV feeders
sharing the same Circuit Breaker; No line
isolators on all first structures from the
substation; No SCADA functionality;
Security lights(x3) are all faulty; lack of tap
water at the substation
A separate Circuit Breaker
should be provided for
Migyera 33kV feeder; SCADA
should be installed & Line
isolators installed on all
feeders to/from the
substation. Due to its
remoteness from the office,
there is urgent need to install
remote monitoring and
operation functionality in this
auto-transformer substation.
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10.1.4 EASTERN
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Mbale Substation
{2x10/14 MVA
33/11kV(S/N:19010873/01
-on soak)&
(S/N:19010719/03)}
Substation still maintained OK as was
observed in March 2015. A new battery
charger in place; but the old one is also
still in operation.
Faulty lights had not yet been fixed from
the last inspection and SCADA
performance was intermittent. Cracks
developing on the guard-house had not
yet been fixed. The transformer
automatic tap changer keeps tripping at
tap 9 leading to failure of the process
frequently.
Faulty lights and the guard-
house need to be fixed. The
tripping of the tap changer
should be cured to mitigated
voltage compliance. The
entire substation land needs
to be fenced off.
Bubulo Substation
{1x5 MVA
33/11kV(S/N:Not
available)}( Very old
Ferranti transformer
relocated from Lira
spinning Mill s/s)
Substation still generally okay. The tap changer is not automated. The remote control of this
substation should be
improved.
Kumi Substation
{1x1 MVA
33/11kV,energo invest
(S/N:68287)}
Substation generally okay. Oil spillage
retention has been improved.
The old cook Ferguson 11Kv switchgear
acting as a bus should be replaced.
SCADA not efficient.
The remote control of this
substation should be
improved. The 11Kv old
switchgear in the plant
house should be replaced.
Soroti Substation
{1x5 MVA 33/11kV JICA
Aichi Transformer;
(S/N:942233602)}
Substation generally okay after
renovation.
SCADA not efficient. The remote control of this
substation should be
improved.
Serere Substation Substation generally okay after No guard, exposing s/s to vandalism; No The remote control of this
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
{1x1MVA 33/11kV Jica
Aichi transformer
renovation and upgrading from 0.5 to
1MVA.
SCADA substation should be
improved,
Especially due to its
remoteness. A guard should
be deployed else CCTV
remote monitoring be
introduced.
Bulangira Substation
{1x5MVA 33/11kV
(S/N:57.230)}
Substation still generally okay The security lights were reported faulty by
the security guards. No operational
SCADA
The remote control of this
substation should be
improved.
Iki-Iki Substation
{1x2.5MVA 33/11kV
(S/N:77122)}
Substation generally okay The security lights were reported faulty by
the security guards. No operational
SCADA
The remote control of this
substation should be
improved
Opuyo Substation-UETCL All the 33KV outgoing feeders are back
indoor. Scada functionality restored.
Sharing the plant house with UETCL.; this
can led to an operational risk.
Isolation challenges on the
33KV bays need to be
addressed for safety reasons.
Tororo Rock Substation
{1x5MVA(S/N:68274),
1x2.5MVA (S/N:68285)
33/11kV}
Substation still maintained well. A new
battery charger in place; but the old
one is also still in operation.
SCADA performance was still
intermittent..
The entire substation land
needs to be fenced off.
Tororo Main Substation-
UETCL
The 33kV Switchgear in good working
condition; All feeders labelled
The decommissioned 33KV indoor
switchgear still in location.
The decommissioned
Jacobson switchgear should
be removed and disposed
of.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Nagongera Substation
{1x2.5 MVA 33/11kV
(S/N:51750/1)} from Soroti
Substation
Substation still okay. No significant weakness as the restoration
was recently done.
Restored substation still okay
Magamaga Substation
{1x2.5MVA,33/11kV
(S/N:9422335)}
Substation still generally okay. . Observed deficiencies of March 2015 still
pertaining. No provision for security. A
guard house and a toilet are planned for
construction.
There is need for provision of
security personnel at the
substation, improved SHE
management on highlighted
issues.
Jinja Industrial Substation
{1x10/14MVA
(S/N:98.2.4067)&
1x10/14MVA , 33/11kV }
Substation still generally okay. A new
1x10/14MVA, 33/11kV} is being installed.
New battery banks in place. SCADA
operations have substantially improved.
Deficiencies of March 2015 still there .e.g.
Bat infestation in the plant house. Firm
capacity needs to be restored as soon as
possible.
There is need to address the
drainage issue in front of the
substation yard/plant house,
Grain Milling Switching
Station
The containerized ABB switchgear has
no reported anomalies
No significant weaknesses, apart from no
remote controllability. No security
provision.
Appropriate conventional
switchgear should be
introduced.
Njeru Substation
{1x10/14MVA, 33/11KV)
(S/N:ET10046/1)
Substation still in good working
condition & properly maintained
No more Standby transformer in place for
improved supply reliability. 5MVA
transformer (S/N:942233602) formerly on
standby removed
The substation should have a
firm capacity, to ensure
supply reliability; given that it
is supplying an essential load.
Nile Breweries Substation
- 1x10/14MVA 33/11kV }
The 10/14MVA transformer is in good
state of maintenance
No free access by Umeme staff. Free access should be
allowed to Umeme staff to
improve on safety and the
Transformer should be
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
efficiently utilized.
Kaliro Substation-
1x2.5MVA 33/11kV
Substation generally okay. The outdoor
33KV bus and auto-reclosure was
replaced with new indoor Siemens
8DJH36-L GIS switchgear and new MV
cables installed.
Some deficiencies still there, except the
blown part of the roof still temporarily
fixed, on the 11KV side the cable and bus
are still low but barricaded. A flood prone
entry to the substation.
Low lying 11 KV bus bar
should be raised for
operational safety, provision
of a water source for
improved hygiene still
needed. Drainage at
substation entry should be
improved.
Iganga Substation
{1x5MVA
33/11kV(S/N:1901010701)}
Substation generally okay Structures in substation, e.g. for Bugiri
feeder are rotten and required
replacement. SCADA reported to be
partially operational – station can be
monitored but not operated. Existing plant
house where communication equipment
are installed is quite congested. Storm
water control in substation needed. The
alternate access to substation was
blocked by a developer.
Deficiencies should be
addressed and a way should
be found to keep away the
cats which could precipitate
faults on the transformer. The
remote control of this
substation should be
improved
Lugazi Substation –
UETCL,66/11kV{2x10/14M
VA 66/11kV}
11KV Switchgear at substation was
found generally okay
There is a persistent low gas alarm. The
transformer will be overloaded soon.. the
MD is now 21MVA.
Switchgear still remains to be
officially vested to UEDCL
from UETCL so as to be
included on the leased asset
base. There is steady load
growth due to Tembo steel
works.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kamuli Substation
{1x2.5MVA
33/11kV(S/N:57233)}
Apart from awkwardly placed
guardhouse (behind substation!) the
substation was generally okay. All the
rotten substation structures replaced.
Flooding of substation by mud
overflowing from blocked drainage
along the road still occurs.
Battery banks should be
housed separately,
substation rubber mat
provided for operational
safety of staff & the MV
cable touching the fins
removed to avoid a possible
short circuit.
Drainage needs serious
improvement.
Kayunga Substation
{1x5MVA 33/11kV
(S/N:942233601)}
Substation generally okay. Vegetation
well controlled and good security in
place.
SCADA performance was still intermittent. Station well maintained.
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10.2 DISTRIBUTION LINES
10.2.1 CENTRAL
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kitante s/s – Motor Mart
11kV Interconnector
Interconnector switched off due to
damaged underground MV cable
around Kitgum House
The damaged cable needs
maintenance to restore the
integrity of the interconnector
Kitante s/s – Dewinton
Road 11kV feeder
Umeme team found on site carrying out
the repairs
Underground MV feeder cable found
damaged at Centenary Park by a
tractor doing excavation
Cable reportedly damaged
around the same place more
than once
Kitante s/s – Lugogo 2
11kV feeder
The feeder is not in use The feeder should be put to
use
Kampala North s/s –
Kololo 11kV feeder
Poles and conductors largely in good
condition
VM required. Vertical Section structure
with eroded foundation due to run off
water, support wires inclusive & likely to
fall exists in Kamwokya just above
Tufnell Drive opposite a makeshift
canteen
VM required on most parts of
the feeder
Waligo s/s - Ugachick
11kV feeder
The rest of the line is in good state of
maintenance
Surge arrestors on the feeder cable not
connected, possibly faulty. First
structure across the road not labelled
The faulty cables should be
replaced & first structure
labelled
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kampala North s/s –
Nakulabye 11kV feeder
Most poles are in good condition Terminal transformer at Kawaala, Good
Shepherd P/S has three (3) surge
arrestors not connected/faulty hence
no MV protection against over voltage.
Structures around Nakulabye round
about leaning towards the road
The feeder is largely in good
condition
Mutundwe s/s – Budo
11kV feeder
Entire feeder refurbished by replacing all
rotten poles, MV conductors, putting ABC
conductors on LV and introducing
prepayment system
Mutundwe Hill Police post transformer
had two(x2) surge arrestors not
connected & transformer leaking oil
The entire feeder is in a
satisfactory state; improved
maintenance of the
apparatus recommended
Mutundwe s/s – Kabusu
11kV feeder
All rotten poles replaced & MV
conductor is largely 100sqmm SCA
Some portions still have 50sqmm SCA
hence non uniformity of the conductor
size. Naiga road t-off at Rubaga road
roundabout has 25sqmm conductor;
Poorly done MV line diversion at TAL
Cottages compound/gardens & in
need of re-design/modifications
The feeder is in good
condition except that portions
with 50sqmm should be
upgraded to 100sqmm SCA
conductors
Mutundwe s/s – Natete
11kV feeder
Entire feeder refurbished by replacing all
rotten poles, MV conductors, putting ABC
conductors on LV and introducing
prepayment system
The entire feeder is in a
satisfactory state
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Mutundwe s/s –
Bunamwaya 11kV
feeder
Some rotten poles replaced in certain
areas during system improvement of
some transformer zones. System
improvement carried out in Mutundwe
Village No.3 (Ngobe Village) by injection
of a 200kVA/11kV transformer-Handled
by KSHydro – Umeme Contractor
Some poles require replacement;
Nyanama t-off has steel
conductors;Kitebi H/C(town) t-off of
about 1km has 25sqmm SCA
conductor;Ngobe t-off to Jomayi
estate has 25sqmm conductor & with a
big load; Workmanship for system
improvement scheme in Ngobe Village
poor with a leaning transformer
structure(newly constructed),poor
wiring on LV,old poles not
decommissioned, poor conductors on
LV circuits worked on & with
many(poor) joints; poles not dressed on
LV where combined construction is
involved, low sagging LV conductors &
at worst leaking transformer despite
being new. Injected Kina
Kwekulakulanya 200kVA transformer
had three(x3) surge arrestors not
connected; Old Kina Kwekulakulanya
transformer had no surge arrestors at
all.
Poor parts of the network
should be scoped so that
intervention measures are put
in place; need for improved
prudent utility practices like
installation of surge arrestors
on transformers for over
voltage protection among
others
Mutundwe s/s –
Nakawuka 11kV feeder
Entire feeder refurbished by replacing all
rotten poles, MV conductors, putting ABC
conductors on LV and introducing
prepayment system
Kikajjo T/C 200kVA/11kV transformer
had all the three(x3) surge arrestors
disconnected, implying no over
voltage protection. Transformer wiring
was also burnt with Circuit Breakers by-
passed
Whereas the feeder was
refurbished, there is need to
adhere to prudent utility
practices while operating the
apparatus
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Mutundwe s/s – Mityana
33kV feeder
All rotten poles changed; load break
switches installed
MV conductors sagging low across the
Entebbe Express Highway(road
crossing) under construction between
Mityana road & Masanafu
Underground MV cable would
be better for improved safety
of the road users
Queensway s/s – Katwe
2 11kV feeder
The entire feeder generally has poor
conductors, yet serves commercial and
heavily congested areas like Kibuye.
Open point at Total Fuel Station had
jumpers instead of an isolator
Need for upgrading of the
conductors for improved
safety & reduced technical
losses on the feeder
Kampala North s/s –
Down Town 11kV feeder
VM required along Aki Bua road(for
example U/G Cable T-off for a
630MVA/11kV ground mounted
transformer near South African High
Commission residence where
Vegetation is covering up to LV & MV
conductors
The feeder heavily loaded
and frequently goes off,
offering unreliable supply
around Nakasero road
Gaba s/s – Kansanga
11kV feeder
All t-offs have steel/poor conductors
such as Gaba landing site, Tank hill
among others
Poor steel conductors on the t-
offs need upgrading to a
better conductor size
Kampala South s/s –
Kigo Road 11kV feeder
Refurbished by replacement of all rotten
poles and changing the conductor to
100sqmm SCA
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kampala South s/s –
Najjanankumbi 11kV
feeder
Poles and conductors in a good
condition
Line in a satisfactory state of
maintenance
Kampala South s/s –
Salaama Road 11kV
feeder
Poles and conductors in a good
condition
Line in a satisfactory state of
maintenance
Kampala South s/s –
Kabowa 11kV feeder
Poles and conductors in a good
condition
Entire feeder gets its supply from
Mutundwe substation, open point at
the cable bracket structure
Line in a satisfactory state of
maintenance
Lubowas s/s – Kigo 11kV
feeder
Line in good condition Line in a satisfactory state
Lubowas s/s –
Bunamwaya 11kV
feeder
Line in good condition Line in a satisfactory state
Lubowa s/s – Ndejje
11kV feeder
Line in good condition Line in a satisfactory state
Lubowa s/s – Roofings
33kV feeder
Line new, short and in sound condition Line in satisfactory condition
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kajjansi s/s – Nakigalala
11kV feeder
Poles in good condition Line has muliti-jointed steel conductor
that is worn out
Need to upgrade the
conductor to at least 50sqmm
Kajjansi s/s – Lubowa
11kV feeder
Line in good condition Line in a satisfactory state
Mukono s/s – Mbalala
Industrial 33kV feeder
Line in a satisfactory condition Line in a satisfactory condition
Mukono s/s - Nakifuma
33kV feeder
The conductor on the main line
satisfactory(100sqmm)
Most MV structures rotten (approx.70%),
with some leaning
Line requires major
refurbishment works
Mukono s/s – Seeta
11kV feeder
Replacement of rotten poles and worn
out conductors ongoing including T-offs
Most poles rotten with worn-out and
mixed conductors;T-offs poor, not fused
thus affecting the reliability of the main
line
The line under refurbishment
Mukono s/s – Mpoma
11kV feeder
A few poles replaced by the district
under the O&M
Most poles rotten (about 70%), no
isolation point on the entire line and
with a mixture of conductor sizes
(25,50sqmm& copper)
The line needs total
revamping
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Mukono s/s – Katosi 11kv
feeder
Line in satisfactory state; Katosi landing
site LV network converted to ABC from
bare conductor
T-offs poor with multi-jointed
steel/25sqmm conductors, not fused
thus affecting the reliability of the main
line; newly replaced MV pole without x-
arm struts and leaning at
Ntenjeru(8.5km to Katosi landing
site);11/19788/315kVA transformer
along Albert Cook road had
unconnected surge arrestor on red
phase
Line in satisfactory state.
Maintenance of transformer
installations requires
improvement
Namanve s/s – Mukono
1 33kV feeder
Poles and conductors in a good state Underground Cables (150sqmm) right
from the gantries faulty with too many
multiple joints
Replacement/up rating of the
cable required
Namanve s/s – Mukono
2 33kV feeder
Poles and conductors in a good state Underground Cables (150sqmm) right
from the gantries faulty with too many
multiple joints.
Replacement/up rating of the
cable required
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Nakifuma s/s – Ntenjeru
11kV feeder
The line is fairly okay with a few rotten
poles replaced by O&M teams
Some badly rotten poles exist(such as
one at 200M Black Spot Warning Sign at
Nagalama near Martins SS,eaten up by
termites)
The identified rotten poles
should be scoped to have
them replaced with
installation of sufficient
isolation points along the line
Kireka s/s - Lugogo 1
33kV Incomer
Line in a satisfactory condition Line in a satisfactory condition
Kireka s/s – Lugogo 2
33kV Interconnector
Line in a satisfactory condition
Line in a satisfactory condition
Kireka s/s – Port bell
33kV feeder
Line in a relatively good condition except
the second structure
Encroachment on the line corridor at
the second structure exists with stay
supports enclosed in ones wall fence;
unsafe for public settlement too
Need to restore the way
leaves integrity of the line
corridor
Kireka s/s – Namugongo
11kV feeder
Line in a relatively good condition except
the first structure
Encroachment on the line corridor exists
with the first structure built into; unsafe
for public settlement too
Need to restore the way
leaves integrity of the line
corridor
Kireka s/s – Port bell
11kV feeder
Line in good condition after
refurbishment works
Line in good condition
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kireka s/s – Kyambogo
11kV feeder
Line has most of the poles rotten with
some attacked by termites; Some parts
of the feeder have poor
conductors(steel) such as Banda area;
earth wire on first structure damaged;
First H-structure from the substation very
rotten; Feeder label poorly fixed on to
the structure; Encroachment on the line
corridor at the second structure exists
with stay supports enclosed in ones wall
fence; unsafe for public settlement
too;500kVA/11kV ground mounted
transformer below Nanziri stressed &
leaking oil; Vegetation on the network
around Kyambogo University(above
the Mosque,Kyambogo College &
former polytechnic side); 2 surge
arrestors un terminated on MV cable
feeding 11/13030/315kVA ground
mounted polytechnic Tx with burnt
cable terminations on both LV & MV;
No surge arrestors installed on
11/8124/315kVA Transformer at
Department of Agriculture, Kyambogo
University
Issues raised require attention,
given the fact that the feeder
serves the Kyambogo
University among others
Kireka s/s – Mandela
11kV feeder
(Underground)
Line in a satisfactory condition Circuit breaker for this feeder is faulty The circuit breaker operational
status should be re-established
rather than relying on the RMU
Ntinda s/s – Kampala
North 33kV Incomer
Line in a satisfactory condition; Faulty air
break switch replaced & motorized
First span going over the school
compound, thus unsafe for the school
Line in satisfactory condition.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Ntinda s/s – Bukoto 11kV
feeder
Line in a satisfactory condition
Line in a satisfactory condition
Ntinda s/s – Kyambogo
11kV feeder
The line is in a fair state
Some poles rotten such as the first one
from the substation
Rotten poles should be
identified and replaced
Ntinda s/s – Waligo 33kV
Line
Line in a satisfactory condition, Faulty air
break switch replaced & motorized
Line in a satisfactory condition
Ntinda s/s – Kisasi 11kV
feeder
Line in a satisfactory condition
Line in a satisfactory condition.
Ntinda s/s – Kiwatule
11kV feeder
Line in a satisfactory condition Feeder cable terminated directly onto
the bus bar rather than through the
circuit breaker
Line in a satisfactory condition
LV network in Naguru
Entire LV network poor with rotten,
leaning poles and worn out
conductors; Vegetation growing into
the network
Complete overhaul of the LV
network necessary
Port bell s/s – Gaba
33kV Line
Line in a relatively stable condition Lugogo-Kireka-Portbell-Gaba 33kV ring
reportedly has capacity constraints,
especially Portbell-Gaba leg that seems
to have a high resistance path thus
hindering load balancing on the ring
Operational issues should be
addressed to ensure an
alternative source of supply to
the substation in the event of
Kireka 33kV feeder being off
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Port bell s/s – Kitintale
11kV feeder
Line in a satisfactory condition
Air Break Switch at Total ,Luzira T/C still
locally operated
Line in a satisfactory state but
automation of the ABSs
essential
Port bell s/s – Butabika
11kV feeder
Most structures in good condition
MV conductor is a mixture of 25 &
50sqmm with several
joints;11/18608/100kVA transformer at
Red Chilli Restaurant-Butabika installed
without all the surge arrestors
Re-conductoring with a
uniform conductor size
necessary
Port bell s/s – Breweries
11kV feeder
Line in a satisfactory condition
Line in a satisfactory condition
Port bell s/s – Kireka
11kV feeder
Line largely in a satisfactory condition First ABS structure(current open point)
rotten requiring replacement
First ABS structure should be
replaced; feeder currently
used for training purposes
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Entebbe s/s – Botanical
11kV feeder
Most poles in good condition Poor cable/jumper terminations exist at
most points along the line, with most
cable sections having
unconnected/faulty surge arrestors for
example Aero Beach off Circular road,
Kigungu and across the runway; Broken
concrete MV structure still exists
opposite Ministry of Agriculture Sign Post
along Botanical road; Some
transformers not protected on HT such
as at Tx No.413434 at Vet Offices
enroute Kigunga
Poor structures should be
identified & immediately
improved; A tie line should be
provided between Botanical
& Airport 11kV feeders to offer
an alternative supply to the
Airport
Entebbe s/s – Kisubi
11kV feeder
Line recently refurbished Line in satisfactory condition
Entebbe s/s – Entebbe
Airport 11kV feeder
Most poles are rotten requiring
replacement, conductor requires
upgrading; Only source of supply to the
airport
Plans under way to have all
rotten poles replaced and
conductor upgraded; Another
standby line would be
necessary given the sensitivity
of the airport
Entebbe s/s – State
house 11kV feeder
Line in a satisfactory condition Vegetation noticed on some LV poles
at the rear entrance of State house
towards Airport flats
Line in a satisfactory condition
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Entebbe s/s – Entebbe
Township 11kV feeder
Line recently refurbished and in
satisfactory condition
Airport flats 200kVA/11kV transformer
requires improved protection on
LV(Red phase had no fuse, burnt wiring,
loose binding used instead)
Line in good condition,
improvement on transformer
maintenance practices
inevitable
Kisubi s/s – Kisubi Mission
11kV feeder
Line in a satisfactory condition Line in a satisfactory condition
Kisubi s/s - Sisa 11kV
feeder
Line refurbishment completed by
replacing of rotten poles & re-
conductoring to 100sqmm SCA
Line in good condition
Namungona s/s –
Masanafu 11kV feeder
Largely in a fair condition Some t-offs have worn out and mixed
conductors-25&50sqmm(such as t-offs
from Lugala t/c to Masanafu & Busega
areas)
Poor t-offs should be re-
conductored with a better
conductor size to minimize
technical losses
Namungona s/s –
Nansana 11kV feeder
T-Offs rehabilitated Rotten poles & worn-out conductors on
the t-offs; newly extended line to a
50kVA/11kV transformer at Kigoma TC
with leaning poles, lacks drop-out fuse
isolator & circuit breaker enclosures
Snags on Kigoma TC scheme
should be corrected
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Namungona s/s –
Nakulabye 11kV feeder
Most parts of the MV line in a fair state Some leaning structures still evident in
Nakulabye T/C; Conductor is a mixture
of 25&50sqmm SCA;Transformer at
Nakulabye round about is almost in the
road & can easily be knocked
Re-conductoring required on
the affected parts of the line.
The leaning structures require
redesign due to limited space
Kawanda s/s – Kakiri
11kV feeder
Most parts of the main line in a good
condition
Mixed & worn-out conductor of 25, 50&
100sqmm size; Rotten poles especially
on the t-offs; Not operated remotely
Refurbishment of the poor t-
offs & their fusing should be
carried out;SCADA
functionality should be
restored
Kawanda s/s –
Namulonge 11kV feeder
Namalele,Namavundu & Nakasajja t-
offs have rotten poles & worn-out
conductors
Namalele,Namavundu &
Nakasajja t-offs should be
rehabilitated with a suggestion
to introduce ABC conductors
on the LV network
Kawanda s/s – Bombo
Industrial Park 33kV Line
Line extends to Semuto and Kapeeka
areas
Wrong pilot spindles initially used were
all being replaced by the contractor-
Cablesult
New line under construction to
provide supply to Bombo
Industrial Park
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kassanda 33kV feeder
from Mityana s/s
Refurbishment works expected to
commence on 24/11/2015 to have all
the rotten poles replaced and
conductor upgraded to 100sqmm sca
on main line and 50sqmm on t-offs-
Cluster Umeme contractor to handle;
Line strength stands at about 70% due
to weakened & aged MV poles; line
conductor poor.
Line extension by REA Scheme
by about 55km with 24
transformers(as a t-off) to
Lusarira & Banda areas
expected to be commissioned
Mityana Town 11kV
feeder from Mityana s/s
All poles & hardware on first 5km in good
condition after replacement as part of
the REA scheme to extend power to
Lusarira &Banda areas
Majority of the MV and LV poles along
this feeder are rotten. The MV
conductors have numerous joints
(25sqmm/stranded), and very old
wooden cross arms along Katakala
spur.
Major refurbishment required
despite replacement of some
poles by the district teams
Mityana s/s - Kiriri 33kV
Interconnector
The line is very old with multiple rotten
poles, bent cross-arms and poor
conductors
Line is in a sorry state just like it
was in Q1,2 & 3 of 2015
Mubende - Kakumiro
33kV feeder
Line relatively okay after recent pole
replacements
Conductor poor with multiple joints in
some portions of the line;
Same status as in Q1,2 & 3 of
2015
Kaweri Coffee
Plantation 33kV Line
T-off in good condition with all the
rotten poles replaced & conductor
changed to 50sqmm ACSR
T-Off in good condition
Nkonge s/s - Mubende
33kV feeder
All poles in good condition; 100sqmm
ACSR exists between Mubende
substation and Kubiri Trading Centre
Lusarira air break switch faulty &
bypassed; no operational line circuit
breaker at Mubende substation; Kubiri
T/C to Nkonge substation network
though with 150sqmm conductor, has
multiple damages; Lack of
operational& sufficient number of
At least 3 functioning Isolators
required at Kakonyoga T-Off,
Kasambya & Lusarira
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
isolators
Mubende 11kV Town
feeder from Mubende
s/s
Most poles are in good condition;
Kisindizi water pump transformer zone
submitted as part of major works; LV
network in Mubende town had been
proposed for second quarter 2015
inclusive of prepayment & refurbishment;
40% of the distribution transformers that
neither had no drop-out fuse nor Lucy
cut-outs/CBs or bypassed have been
handled;
Circuit Breaker charging system for this
feeder not working and draining the
battery; Power transformer Circuit
breaker used instead to operate the
line, thus doubling as line and
transformer protection; A number of LV
poles in Mubende town are rotten
Same status as in Q1,2 & 3; LV
network requires major works
Kiriri substation –
Kabulasoke 11kV feeder
Line in good condition after recent
refurbishment by replacing all rotten
poles and upgrading the conductors to
50sqmm ACSR
Line in good condition
Fort portal 11kV Town
feeder from Fort portal
s/s
The feeder in good condition including t-
off from Shell up to Holy cross Noviate
through Mt of the Moon University,t-off to
Bundibugyo road up to Kichwamba
Technical Institute; MV line has a good
conductor 100sqmm SCA from the
substation to Mpanga market
Some parts of the line are poor such as
Kagoote areas,St Lious t-off(rotten
poles,25sqmm/steel, wooden x-
arms),Bwamba road(25sqmm/multi-
jointed conductors),Kamwenge
road(25sqmm/steel conductor &
wooden x-arms),leaning x-arms along
the t-off just before Karago
market(Legal Aid offices signpost),use
of 1 x-arm strut on some poles along
Same situation as in Q1,2 & 3
of 2015; replacement of some
rotten structures by District
teams continue; conductor
upgrade in the town centre
required since its largely a
mixture of 25&50sqmm SCA so
as to facilitate reduction in
technical losses & improved
quality of supply
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Bundibugyo road(Karago&Katebe
T/Cs,directly connected Katebe t-off,
broken 3ph LV pole at F/portal church
of Christ & no Lucy cut-outs on one
circuit of Western Youth Centre terminal
100kVA/11kV Tx past Lisieux guest
centre,Booma. Fuses just fixed onto the
transformer wiring lugs
Kijura 33kV feeder from
Fortpotal s/s
Poles and 50sqmm SCA conductor in
good condition
A few post insulators bent due to weak
fabricated x-arms; T-off at Ibonde has
the first two structures with 1 cross-arm
each thus compromising the structural
stability of the line
Same state as in previous Q1,2
& 3 of 2015 inspections; Line in
good condition though
changing the conductor to
100sqmm may be considered
due to forecasted load
growth from tea factories
Mabale 11kV feeder
from Rugombe s/s
Some of worst structures replaced Very old line with multiple rotten poles;
leaning x-arm around Mukunyu T/C.VM
requires constant attention around
Mpanga National Park
Same status as in previous
Q1,2 & 3 of 2015;urgent
intervention required to have
the line worked on
Mwenge 11kV feeder
from Rugombe
substation
Line in good condition all the way to
Kyarushozi and Kirinda hospital areas
In good condition as before
Mpanga 11kV feeder
from Fortpotal s/s
A number of poles replaced by district
teams
Very old line with multiple rotten poles;
T-off to Kiko along Kamwenge road
equally old with rotten poles; No caps
on boundary structure poles(boundary
between Mabale & Mwenge 11kV
feeders); jumpers rather than an isolator
at this point
Q1,2 & 3 of 2015 status still
prevails
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Nkenda 33kV feeder at
Fortpotal s/s
Line in good condition after its
rehabilitation some years back
Two T-offs serving individual transformers
isolated without transformers on the
structures after they faulted at Rwenzori
Mining Plant & Mubuku areas; Musunga
T-off at Gweri has worn-out conductors
yet it is not fused(first termination) off
the main line, likely to cause feeder
faults; need for replacement of
shattered disc insulators; need for
replacement of bypassed ABS’s.
Musunga t-off is still not fused.
Drop-out fuse isolators should
be installed at t-off to King
Oyo
Rugombe 33kV feeder
from Fortpotal s/s
Substantial number of poles are rotten
with several section structures broken
and leaning
Same status as in Q1,2 3 of
2015 prevailing
Hima -1 & Hima -2 33kV
feeders from Nkenda s/s
In good condition Hima -2 has relatively small size poles,
hence facing the challenge of
withstanding strong winds; Long bolts
used with post insulators, hence the
challenge of withstanding the heavy
conductors
A number of poles require
replacement & considering
the strategic nature of these
feeders, serious consideration
to convert the structures to
steel is required
Kasese 11kV Town
feeder from Kasese s/s
Line still in good condition with most
rotten MV & LV poles replaced
LV conductors not upgraded; Some of
the stressed transformers include
Nyakasanga,Kamaiba & Oil installation
LV re-conductoring required
Kasese 33kV feeder from
Nkenda s/s
Most of the structures in good condition Multi-jointed and worn-out 25sqmm
ACSR conductors exist
Previous inspection findings still
relevant
Kabale 33kV feeder from
Nkenda s/s
Line partly in good condition with sound
MV poles between Nkenda and
Katunguru bridge including T-off to
Network from Katunguru bridge to
Ishaka S/S has many rotten poles,
especially in the National Park, worn-out
Same status in Q1, 2 & 3 of
2015 still existing; Some
sections of the line in the
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Katwe/Mweya Safari Lodge; Capacitor
bank at Kyamuhunga operational
knife blade links at Kyamuhunga Tech
Institute T-off; Some transformer
networks stressed such as
Nyakasharu,Bururuma and Ndekye
national Park leaning badly
and need wind stays; Despite
surveying and marking the
poles for replacement a while
ago, no further action has
been taken
Ishaka - Kagamba –
Kashenyi-Rukungiri 33kV
Line
Ishaka – Kagamba 33kV portion has
newly replaced poles and 100sqmm
SCA conductor installed; New capacitor
bank installed at Kanyamabona;
Kashenyi T-Off has most of the MV
structures rotten standing at about 60%
( Poles rotten, wooden x-arms
burnt/hanging/completely missing such
as at Omukarambiro TC, Kyeibare
swamp,kashenyi
market,nyamushebeya village along
mitooma-Kabira road ),nyarubira
hill,buharambo,nyakatete parish; all air
break switches faulty at
Rwamabondo,Kimwanyi & Nyakibare);
Previously isolated & abandoned
capacitor bank at Kashenyi T/C
decommissioned & recovered; A
substantial number of T-offs not
protected; wrongly specified pilot
spindles used during refurbishment
works leading to leakages & burning of
poles since the jumpers are too close to
the poles causing voltage flashover;
Kashenyi T/C Tx found recovered;
Kashenyi T-off H-structure has worn-out
drop-out fuse isolators & found isolated
due to a fault; incomplete replacement
of poles at Nyakateete; Leaning H-
Feeder performance worse
after partial refurbishment due
to dominance of shattered pin
insulators. The quality of
insulators used are suspected
to have been of poor quality
besides non replacement of
others that could have been
worn out; Quality of Kashenyi
Kashenyi T-Off found isolated
with a permanent through
fault that tripped the
substation & circuit breaker
back at Mbarara North,
eventually burning the trip coil
in the process; The entire line is
not protected & introduction
of some load break switches
would improve its reliability;
Kashenyi T-Off is in a very sorry
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
structure at Bitoma Voc S.S state & should be refurbished;
faulty ABS’s replaced & more
installed at convenient
locations
Mbarara North -
Bushenyi 33kV Line
All rotten poles replaced from Mbarara
North S/S to Ishaka S/S; Vegetation
management satisfactory
Some pin insulators worn out/shattered
and re-used during refurbishment,
causing frequent faults on the line due
to leakages; Isolators/load break
switches required at convenient
locations on the line for improved
flexibility and protection; Line Isolators
worn-out/by-passed on the
incoming/outgoing 33kV lines to Ishaka
substation; Some t-offs directly
connected
Line diverted at Mbarara
University due to 220/132kV
UETCL substation works;
Air break switches/Load break
switches required at
convenient locations;
Ishaka 11kV town feeder
from Ishaka s/s
A few poles replaced by the district
teams
Most MV & LV poles are rotten, worn-
out/mixed conductors (25/50sqmm)
resulting in numerous breakdowns
during rainy seasons. MV poles along
Mashonga Tea factory spur have been
infested with bees; MV H-structure past
Kyamuhunga found re-inforced with
metal bars to increase its
height;Kibutamo(from rwentuha),
bugongi(from nyamufumura) t-offs
have rotten poles; Bweranyangi Girls' &
Nyakabirizi T-off have steel conductors
Q1, 2 & 3 of 2015 status still
existing; The line in dire need
of rehabilitation. The tea
estate t-off just after the
substation could be turned
into a second feeder
considering the load,
protection & area of
coverage
Kisoro - Kyanika 33kV line Insignificant number of poles replaced;2
schemes expected for system
Metering Unit & four ABS H-Pole
structures at Kyanika border on the
Same status as in Q1,2 & 3 of
2015; Entire line (about 35km)
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
improvement verge of collapsing, Rutare(Chai S/C)
poles,Kyakabande T/C(Mutolere
Junction) poles,Kamonyi ABS &
Transformer structures along Mutolere
road badly rotten; Nulec CB at Kyanika
locally operated
needs urgent rehabilitation
LV network in Kisoro area A significant number of LV poles
replaced in Kisoro town
Entire LV network outside Kisoro town in
a very poor state with badly rotten
poles such as around Kisoro Youth
Development Association & Uganda
Prisons Kisoro opposite Army Barracks
Same status as in Q1,2 & 3 of
2015 prevails
Mbarara North - Kabale
33kV Line
Mbarara-Ntungamo portion in good
condition with sound poles & better
conductor 200sqmm SCA-characterised
by a number of MV extensions;
Ntungamo-Kagamba portion worked on
with all rotten poles replaced;
Ntungamo-Kabale portion under
refurbishment by replacement of rotten
poles & 100sqmm SCA conductor on
poor portions-snags pending clearance;
Formerly isolated surge arrestors on
Rwahi transformer noted replaced
Capacitor bank at Kirigime AIC got
burnt-isolated from supply; Poor sags
across the swamp at Nyabiteme; worn
out drop-out fuse isolators(Yellow
phase) on Karegyeya MTN T-off-found
burning with serious flames; Nulec auto
reclosure on Rubaya T-off at Katuna
border faulty/by-passed; Several Air
break switches & knife blade links at
Buteraniro and Ntungamo not
functional, insufficient too
A number of functional Air
break/load break switches
necessary to improve its
reliability; all the t-offs should
be fused
Rukungiri - Kanungu
33kV feeder
Well maintained structures at
Nyakagyeme boundary with ferdsult
network; Line still relatively new with little
operational problems
Six(6) structures rotten; Isolator
necessary at the previous Metering Unit
structure at Rukungiri substation; nulec
circuit breaker next to the substation
illegally operated by non-staff &
requires relocation for operational
safety; faulty surge arrestors & broken
Same status as in Q1, 2 & 3 of
2015;
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
earth wire exist on this same breaker;
Redundant metering unit on second
structure from the substation;
Kinyasanao Girls S.S transformer with
broken MV stay wire-hanging & likely to
short with LV
conductors;33/16204/100kVA
transformer on Omukatoma t-off missing
circuit breakers on one of the circuits,
surge arrestor on yellow shattered &
abnormally hissing; very low sagging
ABC conductor across the road;
Leaning terminal MV H-structure at
Rushasha T/C due to vandalism of one
of the stays
Rukungiri - Kagogo 11kV
feeder
The line is short with most MV poles in
good condition
MV conductor poor 25sqmm;Shell
Rukungiri ABS faulty; MV required on
some portions of the network; Cable
section(about 250m) between Shell &
Sena supermarket difficult to maintain
due to developments along the cable
route.
Same status as in Q1,2 & 3 of
2015 exists; Overhead MV line
could be constructed along
the existing LV route to avoid
the cable that is hard to
maintain in event of a fault
Rukungiri LV network A few of the poles replaced by the
district teams
Majority of the LV poles in Rwashaimire,
Rukungiri town, Kebisoni, Nyamunuka
and surroundings are rotten
Q1,2 & 3 of 2015 status still
exists; LV system improvement
required in the areas
mentioned
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kabale s/s - Kabale
Town 11kV feeder
A few of the poles replaced by the
district teams; Extension of HV & injection
of three transformer done in Bugongi
and Nyakibugwe;1 scheme expected in
Kaharo-Kabale;
Substantial number of MV & LV poles
are rotten due to old age with the
conductor size small for the growing
load. T-off to Butobere has rotten poles,
worn-out/jointed conductors & Air
break switch by-passed; Line extended
by a REA scheme for a reasonable
distance despite its poor state;
Rugarama leg has steel conductors and
LV network in a bad shape
On-going road construction
works affecting the integrity of
the line, causing relocations
Mbarara Central -
Kakoba 11kV feeder
Line in satisfactory condition after recent
replacement of most rotten MV poles,
reconductoring of the main line to
100sqmm, t-offs to 50sqmm & installation
of 3 ABS’s; Kizungu, Kisenyi and
Rwebikoona areas improved with
introduction of ABC
Main line runs too close to the road
between BOU and 2 Miles and
occasionally the poles continue to be
knocked down by speeding vehicles;
Alliance T-off has poor and leaning
structures with transformer structures(x2)
very rotten. Terminal 50kVA/11kV
transformer at Alliance T/C had a
broken MV jumper on Blue Phase
Alliance t-off should be
rehabilitated to the same
status as the rest of the line
Mbarara Central s/s -
Ntare 11kV feeder
Very few poles replaced due to system
breakdown.
Entire line of R/L 15.8km characterised
by rotten MV/LV poles(over 70%),multi-
jointed conductor of steel & 25sqmm;All
isolators faulty & by-passed; Multiple
incidences of broken MV conductors
common making the line unreliable &
unsafe (e.g. MV conductor broke on
the 11/09/2015 night at University Inn
rendering the entire line off supply for
over 12hours)
Q1,2 & 3 of 2015 status still
exists; Entire line requires
refurbishment by replacement
of rotten poles, upgrading the
conductor to at least
100sqmm,installation of
sufficient number of isolators &
creating a Tie-Line with
Kakoba 11kv feeder between
Andrews Inn & Tuwereza
Bakery t-off to provide an
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Feeder conductors are a mixture of
25sqmm SCA and steel; Over 70% of MV
& LV poles rotten & infested with bees;
All isolators faulty
alternative route for improved
supply reliability in the town
centre
Mbarara Central s/s -
Karamurani 11kV feeder
Very few poles replaced due to system
breakdown; MV extension & installation
of a transformer privately executed at
Creameries though not yet
commissioned
Over 60% of MV poles are rotten with
some infested with bees; worn-out and
multi-jointed conductors(steel) on Mwizi
t-off
Q1, 2 & 3 of 2015 inspection
status still stands. Complete
rehabilitation required
Mbarara Central s/s –
Ishaka 11kV feeder
Very few poles replaced due to system
breakdown
VM required where the line passes
through the forests; Only one ABS
functional/insufficient; Insulators worn
out; Line poorly maintained, standing at
about 70% rotten; Some of the wooden
X-arms on Ryakasinga T-off are broken
with conductors worn-out; Most
transformer structures are rotten;
Kabwohe Tree Shade 200kVA/11kV
Transformer zone stressed with single
phase lines covering over 2km to areas
of Nyabishera where low voltage supply
is experienced;
Kabwohe Tree Shade 200kVA/11kV
Transformer zone stressed with single
phase lines covering over 2km to areas
of Nyabishera where low voltage supply
is experienced
Line diversion done at
Mbarara University to pave
way for the 220/132kV UETCL
S/S under construction.11kV
Metering Unit & ABS to be
relocated & sections of
underground
cables(185sqmm,Cu)
introduced
Otherwise Q1,2 &3 of 2015
status still remains with an
additional risk of affecting the
interconnector where same
structures are shared along
Mbarara- Kasese road
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Line requires complete
refurbishment to improve its
reliability by replacement of
rotten poles, upgrading the
conductor to at least
100sqmm SCA & installation of
sufficient number of
isolators/LBS’s
Mbarara Central s/s -
Masaka West 33kV Line
All poles on the main line and major t-
offs(Rushere/Rwakitura,Mateete,
Mbirizi,Sembabule)
Rushere-Rwakitura t-off (15km) has a
poor conductor (steel) that breaks
down so often, creating outages to His
Excellence the President’s home;
Portion at 71km mark between
Kyazanga and Lyantonde(opposite pile
plantation) has worn out & multi-jointed
conductors that require replacement;
First H-structure at Mbarara central
substation though newly replaced
during feeder refurbishment has old
poles not decommissioned; Dropout
fuse isolators at Mbirizi not sufficient for
Matete-Sembalule t-off-a circuit
breaker preferred in light of the
extended network to UEDCL territory in
Lwemiyaga
Same status as in Q1,2 & 3 of
2015 still remains;
Rushere-Rwakitura portion of
about 15km requires a better
conductor;
Masaka West -Mbirizi-Matete-
Sembabule line reportedly
unreliable despite the recent
replacement of poles. As a
result an alternative feed from
Nkonge 33kV line is currently
used to supply the UEDCL
territory in Lwemiyaga and
Kazo, with the ABS(Open
point) at Sembabule open
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Mbarara Central s/s -
Kikagati 33kV feeder
The feeder is quite strong;3 system
improvement schemes handled in
Nyamitanga areas
Line tremendously extended courtesy of
REA schemes, linked with Rakai 33kV
line from Masaka & Kabale 33kV line at
Ntungamo; These extensions are likely
to affect its reliability
Still in good condition
Mbarara Central -
Mbarara North 1 33kV &
Mbarara Central -
Mbarara North 2 33kV
interconnectors
The two interconnectors are in good
status
A few poles are rotten on the two
interconnectors; T-off with a 5MVA
33/11kV substation at Nile Breweries
Mbarara plant constructed & tapped
from Mbarara North-Mbarara Central 2
33kV interconnector, compromising its
primary objective; No functional Isolator
at the connection point rather than the
drop-out fuses, now bypassed because
they could not support the load;VM
required along the interconnectors &
Nile Breweries t-off
Still largely OK; Few rotten
poles on the interconnector
should be replaced before the
situation worsens; An isolator
should be installed at the t-off
to Nile Breweries plant
Mbarara North - Ibanda
33kV feeder
Line in good condition up to Ibanda with
two t-offs serving UEDCL territories at
Igorora and Nyabuhikye; Vegetation
well maintained;1 system improvement
handled in Ibanda town by extension of
MV line and installation of a transformer
Portion from Ibanda to Kamwenge has
50sqmm conductors that would require
upgrading to at least 100sqmm SCA in
light of interconnecting the new
Mpanga grid s/s to Mbarara North; Only
one isolator exists on the entire line of
about 169.4km; Burnt MV pole& leaning
cross arm exists at Rwenzaza;
construction under the line noted at
Rubindi T/Insufficient number of
isolators(only one worn-out knife blade
links at Ibanda) on the line; Old t-off of
1km at Igorora has 50sqmm SCA
Need to promptly replace the
few rotten/leaning poles and
upgrade the conductor for
about 50km from Ibanda to
Kamwenge before they
become a crisis; More isolators
and load break switches
required;
New MV network extensions
noticed at Bugarama &
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
conductor insufficient for the extended
UEDCL network to Kazo-upgrading it to
at least 100sqmm SCA would suffice;
Non decommissioned old pole, non-
transfer of hardware, with a new pole
erected and the two tied together
instead at Kamwenge Taxi Park
Kigarama Trading Centres;
Ongoing roadworks affecting
the network integrity in
Kamwenge town with
relocations inevitable
Masaka West s/s -
Masaka Central 33kV
interconnector
Interconnector in good condition after
recent refurbishment
Some distribution transformers exist on
the interconnector
Existence of distribution
transformers compromise its
reliability
Masaka Central s/s -
Upper Ring 11kV feeder
Line in good condition up to Nabinene-
Kyotera road/Kyabakuza-Mbarara road
with sound poles & better conductor
100sqmm SCA;
After Kyabakuza along mbarara road,
the conductors which are mainly
25sqmm SCA have multiple joints; The
following t-offs have poor conductors:-
Ssaza, Kyanamukaka, Bwala Hill, Bukoto,
Ssemya, Kabwoko & Mirambi; LV
network has many rotten poles and
poor conductors, reports of illegal
connections & thus a safety hazard
Similar situation as in Q1,2 & 3
of 2015;
The affected t-offs and the
portion beyond Kyabakuza
should be considered for re-
conductoring. LV network
needs similar attention as the
MV;
Line significantly extended into
Rakai areas;
Its recommended that part of
the load on this feeder be
shifted to Lower ring 11kV
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
feeder, with prior
reconductoring of Lower ring
current network
Masaka Central s/s -
Kalungu 11kV feeder
Line in good condition with sound poles
and 100sqmm SCA conductor up to
Lwabenge T/C
Incidences of stays’ vandalism noticed
at Kitante(Kyirikiti-Kyamulibwa road)
Same good condition still
stands
Masaka Central s/s -
Lower Ring 11kV feeder
All rotten poles replaced during
refurbishment of Mitala Maria 33kV
feeder
Entire portion has poor conductors
(steel) considering the town load
Same situation as in previous
Q1,2 & 3 of 2015 inspections;
Re-conductoring of this
portion required to ensure
reduced technical losses &
improved quality of supply
Masaka West s/s - Rakai
33kV feeder
Line refurbishment works ongoing to
replace all rotten MV poles and
upgrading the backbone conductor to
150sqmm sca; faulty circuit breaker
replaced at the substation
T-offs excluded in the scope of ongoing
refurbishment works
Quality of works to be
monitored to ensure value for
money
Masaka Central s/s -
Mitala Maria 33kV
feeder
Poles in sound condition Re-conductoring required; first structure
at Masaka Central s/s not labelled
Same status as in Q3 of 2015
T-off from Mitala Maria
to Kiriri s/s 33KV
This portion is in poor condition Same status as in Q3 of 2015
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kiriri s/s - Kibibi 11kV
feeder
This feeder has 25sqmm SCA
conductors which are burnt in a
number of sections, with multiple joints;
hence high resistance; Road
construction works ongoing and
affecting the line corridor and some
structures
Situation still as it was in
2014,Q1,2 & 3 of 2015
Kiriri s/s - Kabulasoke
11kV feeder
Line in good condition with sound
poles,100sqmm SCA & 50sqmm SCA
conductors on the main line & t-offs
respectively
Q3 of 2015 status still remains
Busunju s/s - Katera 11kV
feeder
Feeder has very old poles overdue for
replacement; some poles completely
broken & supported by temporary wind
stays tied on tree stamps like at
Kikandwa sub county(55km mark);
Kateera TC 300kVA/11kV ground
mounted transformer had signs of oil
leakage, not enclosed & with exposed
unsafe wiring
Q3 of 2015 status still remains
Busunju s/s - Kiziba 11kV Line refurbishment works ongoing and
about 60% complete to replace all
rotten MV poles and upgrading the
conductor to 100sqmm sca on the main
line & 50sqmm sca on the t-offs-
PODITECH Umeme contractor handling
Busunju s/s - Mityana
33kV Line
Line largely strong and reliable Some few structures need replacement Q3 of 2015 status still remains
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Mutundwe s/s - Mityana
33kV Line
All structures in good condition due to
recent refurbishment; 3 Load break
switches installed at convenient
locations on the line such as
Nakuwadde T-off
Conductor requires an upgrade to at
least 100sqmm sca required; Load
break switch at Mudduma can only be
closed locally NOT electrically
up-grading the conductor
essential for improved supply
reliability
Mutundwe s/s – Mitala
Maria 33kV Line
MV line in sound condition with newly
replaced poles and conductors
including major t-offs at Mpigi and
Kamengo
Poor/multi-jointed LV conductors with
rotten poles on along Kamengo- Butoro
T-Off; T-off to Kampiringisa has very long
& low sagging & multijointed LV network
due to combined construction with MV
without installation of intermediate LV
poles. Part of this network is illegal; VM
poor along this t-off
Q3 of 2015 status still remains
Mityana s/s – Namataba
11kV feeder
T-offs fused by the District maintenance
team
Line conductor steel and multi-jointed
with mostly rotten poles
Line in poor state of
maintenance requiring urgent
attention
10.2.3 NORTHERN
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Busunju s/s - Hoima
33kV Line
Entire line in good condition with recent
replacement of the previously rotten poles
and changing of conductors to 100sqmm
SCA; and handling most of the worst
structures on the t-offs (e.g.
Kyankwanzi,Ntwete) & installation of 5 air
break switches & a load break switch at
Lwamata
Line still in satisfactory
condition
Hoima - Masindi
33kV Line
Some MV poles continue to be replaced by
district teams
No functioning isolators on the entire
line, several intermediate structures
have one X-arm strut each such as at
Kinyara out growers; Some X-arms
leaning down the poles as a result;
Vegetation poor on some portions of
the line
A number of leaning poles
noted after Bwijanga,
especially in the sugar fields.
Vegetation management
needs to be beefed up with
increasing rains.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Hoima s/s -
Munteme 33kV
feeder
Line conductor largely okay with some
rotten poles replaced by district teams
Most poles rotten and require
replacement; Check Metering Unit at
Munteme faulted & recovered; all the 3
Isolators working; Line
conductor(75sqmm) replaced with a
smaller size(50sqmm) whenever it
breaks(e.g. at Buhimba Police Post
area); LV poles for new REA Schemes at
Buhimba erected under/close to 33kV
line, burning as a result even before
commissioning, leading to breakage of
main line conductors; vegetation
clearance poor for most parts of the line
Vegetation management
issues. Line generally okay.
Hoima s/s - Hoima
Town 11kV feeder
Some poles continue to be replaced
The line conductor is poor with a mixture
of 25, 50,100sqmm and steel and with
multiple joints; Kiryantete areas still have
poor LV network; Line is criss- crossed,
multiple times by Buseruka 33kV feeder
operated by Hydromax, making it very
unsafe for the operational teams;
Shrubs exist along the line touching MV
conductors like at East African Crane
areas
A number of bad poles have
been replaced and the
feeder is generally okay
clearance required
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kinyara s/s –
Budongo 11kV
feeder
Most of the MV poles rotten with
incidences of over 5 poles falling at ago
in some worst portions; conductor
largely 25sqmm ACSR and multi-
jointed;Nyabyeya Forestry College
11/18154/100kVA transformer had links
for MV protection and poor/burnt
transformer wiring; Vegetation
clearance required; Structures with
broken/badly leaning X-arms exist
This feeder is now in a bad
state, especially in the sugar
fileds.
Masindi s/s -
Nyamigisa 11kV
feeder
Line still in a fair condition Line has no isolator on first structure from
the substation; has poor & multi-jointed
conductors-mixture of
steel/25/50/100sqmm ACSR; some
rotten poles; Installed Capacitor bank
at the playground disconnected from
supply
Isolator required next to the
substation; Installed capacitor
bank should be restored to
service; Reconductoring
required for reduced
technical losses and improved
voltage quality
Masindi s/s – Masindi
Town 11kV feeder
Line in a fair state of maintenance Some rotten poles and worn out
conductors exist
Ever since it underwent major
rehabilitation this feeder is still
okay
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Masindi - Apac - Lira
33kV Interconnector
Most structures in good state of
maintenance. Some poles replaced and
conductor changed to 150sqmm ACSR from
Masindi substation to Apac; Some major T-
Offs in Apac reconductored with 50sqmm
ACSR
LV network in Apac Town is still in a bad
state with examples of badly broken
poles on Apac Hospital transformer
zone; Some rotten/broken MV poles
noticed along the line(e.g. Structure
No.433 after Kungu Port); Some few
poles not replaced during recent works
close to Lira substation due to
unresolved long standing wayleaves
issues
Issues of insulators breaking off
on the main line have been
addressed by changing to
two-bolt insulators. Same
needs to be done on Bweyale
leg. Many of the insulators
have only one bolt installed!
Situation of strands of
conductor breaking and
unwinding still needs to be
addressed; reported
continuous breakage of
conductors on towers crossing
R Nile needs to be addressed
too
Gulu s/s - Gulu
Hospital 11kV feeder
The line has a mixture of 25sqmm and
steel despite continuous load growth
Status still the same as was in
March 2015
Gulu s/s - Layibi 11kV
feeder
Parts where system improvements were
done are okay
Remaining parts of the feeder not
scoped as part of system improvements
have many rotten poles and poor
conductors on both the MV and LV
Preparations were underway
to rehabilitate the feeder –
replacing poles and
conductors.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Lira s/s - Gulu s/s
33kV Line
Line still generally okay after stringing new
conductors, and regular maintenance
Increasing numbers of the newly
installed poles are rotting and requiring
replacement
Structures reported rotting
especially in Aboke area; line
continues to suffer lightening
damage in Koro & Bobi areas;
section of aerial earth wire
found missing after Palenga
towards Gulu
Lira Spinning s/s -
Boroboro 11kV
feeder
Nulec circuit breaker faulty; No
functional isolator on the first structure
from the substation.
Need to repair/replace faulty
switchgear & install isolators on
the line to avoid direct
connection to the bus bar.
Substaion under major
rehabilitation though ALL
feeders are temporarily served
by ONE breaker raising serious
reliability issues
Lira Spinning s/s -
Spinning Mill 33kV
feeder
75sqmm acsr conductor on the line still
sufficient
Most of the poles are rotten Rehabilitation of the entire line
is necessary being just about
4km.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Lira Spinning s/s -
Ngetta 11kV feeder
Some of the worst structures replaced but
the situation still remains bad
Still many leaning poles and associated
LV networks are in very poor state, and
seemingly dangerous in some of the
areas. Situation has worsened from
what was observed in March 2015
Vegetation management
should be improved on this
feeder, all rotten poles
replaced and re-
conductoring done for
improved safety and reduced
technical losses and supply
reliability
Lira s/s - Kitgum s/s
33kV line
Most of the worst structures and sections of
the line have been worked on and is now
relatively stable
Some insulators and cross-arms still need
attention along the line. Integrity of
structures in water at River Aswa
crossing needs addressing
Consider re-designing the line
where the base of poles are
submerged in water in River
Aswa. Consider using four-
member structures on higher
ground on both sides of the
river to ease monitoring and
replacement work.
Lira s/s - Lake
Kwania 33kV feeder
A few poles have been replaced as they
break
The line continues to deteriorate by the
day and many poles are now leaning
and about to fall
Rehabilitation of line
underway.
Lira - Anai 11kV
feeder
Most poles are rotten, worn out and low
sagging multi jointed conductors(e.g.
Anai transformer zone) & poor VM
This short feeder has been left
to deteriorate for unclear
reasons. Could contemplate
constructing combined 33kV
and 11kV line where the 11kV
is at present hence deal with
the way leaves problems
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
being faced by the 33kV line
in the Anai area.
Lira Town MV and LV
network
Rotten poles have continued to be replaced
under O&M, plus conversion of LV to ABC
Most poles replaced have no caps
which shortens their lifespan.
Town network still remains
relatively okay, though rapid
deterioration of poles needs to
be investigated
Kitgum s/s - Padibe
11kV feeder
Nearly all poles on the line were replaced
and still okay
Line still in a good condition
Kitgum s/s - Padibe
11kV feeder (Lamwo
t-off)
Poor poles were used on the line initially
and have continued to rot at a high
rate
Cause of rapid decay in poles
needs to be investigated and
addressed
Kitgum s/s - Ayulu
11kV feeder
The feeder has many bad structures
with seemingly 25sqmm conductor that
should be considered for upgrading to
help control technical losses
Same situation from previous
inspections still prevailing
MV and LV network
in and around
Kitgum Town
Considerable work is still visible on
replacement of bad MV structures in Kitgum
Town
Airfield transformer stressed and needs
attention.LV system within Kitgum town
needs improvement
Same situation as in March
2015 inspection
Bombo s/s -
Kawanda 33kV
Incomer
Main 33kV line is in a good state
Most T-Offs are in very bad state with
rotten poles and poor conductors (such
as Namalele & Kitungwa t-offs); Most air
break switches at open points faulty &
bi-passed such as at Matugga &
Kitungwa
While the MV system is largely
okay, the LV network needs
addressing
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Bombo s/s -
Wabigalo 33kV
feeder
Most structures still in a good condition, with
some of the worst structures worked on
around Kakooge swampy area
T-off to Kaweweta-Ngoma at Katugo
T/C not fused, though new and very
long; Circuit breaker required on the t-
off to offer HT protection in light of the
big load that cannot be sustained by
the ordinary fuses
A few leaning structures noted
especially around Kakooge
and Katuugo that need to be
rectified.
Bombo s/s -
Namulonge 11kV
feeder
Entire MV line fully refurbished by
replacement of all rotten poles & re-
conductoring T-offs with ACSR50sqmm from
ACSR25sqmm mixed with steel; 2 ABS
operational
More air break switches
required at convenient
locations
Bombo s/s - Ndejje
11kV feeder
Over 60% of poles are rotten, with some
replaced by O&M teams such as
around Nandere Secondary School);
conductor largely steel with a small
portion covered by 25sqmm conductor;
Some structures have X-arm strut each
leading to structural instability in the line
& eventually leaning poles; despite
extension of the line to areas of
Wambale P/S by REA, the first portion of
the feeder remains poor
Line still remains in a poor state
of O&M as was in November
2014.Frequent earth faults are
currently experiences due to
breaking of conductors.
Introduction of ABC and
prepaid metering suggested
controlling technical losses
estimated at about 50% in
addition to improved safety
being predominantly schools.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Bombo s/s - Luwero
11kV feeder
Main line refurbished by replacement of all
rotten poles & re-conductoring with
ACSR100 on main line from Bombo town to
Wobulenzi and 50sqmm on Bamunanika &
Nakaseke t-offs from ACSR25sqmm
conductor
LV network a poor with examples of
Low sagging, worn-out, multi jointed
conductors touching vegetation at
Bbowa & leaning poles around
Semuyungu T/C; Naluvule College T-off
has steel conductors
MV line and t-offs still okay but
the associated LV networks still
remain in poor state.
Lumpewe s/s -
Luwero 11kV feeder
Line structures in good condition after recent
refurbishment works
Line Circuit Breaker faulty Faulty Circuit Breaker requires
maintenance to make it
operational so that an
alternative source of supply to
parts of Nakaseke t-off is
provided
Wabigalo Auto s/s -
Bombo 33kV
Incomer
All overhead structures still good As observed for Bombo – 33 –
Wabigalo feeder
Wabigalo Auto s/s -
Mijera 33kV feeder
Most structures still in a good state Lacks a functional circuit breaker at the
substation
Separate operational Circuit
Breaker required at the
substation
Wabigalo Auto s/s -
Nakasongola 33kV
feeder
Line in good condition Need for a circuit breaker at
Nakasongola Army Barracks
Line in good condition
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Bombo stressed
distribution
transformers
Gayaza T/C, Kasangati T/C, Luwero
Town, Wobulenzi
Town,Nakanaku,Nakasongola Town
transformers stressed and require system
improvement
These transformer zones
require system improvement
10.2.1 EASTERN
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Nakifuma - Kayunga
s/s – 33kV
Interconnect
Line had marginal pole replacements. The line still had several rotten & leaning
poles, especially on Kasawo T-off
While Umeme maintenance
teams work to replace the
worst structures, total
refurbishment is required
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kayunga s/s –
Kayunga Town 11kV
feeder
The line is still relatively okay A few rotten poles are being replaced
under O&M as and when identified
Line is in a sound state
Kayunga s/s – Baale
33kV feeder
The line in a fairly good condition A few rotten poles are being replaced
under O&M as and when identified
While the line is in relatively
sound state it has been
observed that there many
still poles needing
replacement and regular
line clearance needed..
Kayunga s/s –
Kangulumira 11kV
feeder
Remedial Refurbishment of the line
completed in October 2014. Voltage
regulation improved by installation of
900Kvar Capacitor banks at Nateta.
Poles in swampy areas need better
anchoring.
Still generally okay after
refurbishment
LV lines in Kayunga
area
Vegetation clearance handled LV network is generally poor with a few
poles and conductors replaced under
O&M
LV refurbishment still required
in most parts & continuous
vegetation clearance
Owen falls s/s - Jinja
Industrial 1,2&3 33kV
Lines
These lines are in good condition having
been refurbished
Stays are still being vandalized,
especially on line No:3
All Jinja Industrial lines still in
good condition
Owen falls s/s -
Mulco 33kV Lines
Line generally okay Few rotten poles 60% of the Rotten poles
replaced. All potential rotten
poles need to be replaced
before further deterioration
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Owen falls s/s -
Nyanza 1&2 33kV
Lines
Nyanza 1 on steel structures; Nyanza 2
(Upper Industrial) is a new construction
The diversions due to road construction
are still temporary.
Both lines okay
Jinja Industrial s/s –
Iganga 33kV feeder
Refurbishment works on Kakira T-off were
completed. 600Kvar Capacitor bank
installed.
Vegetation management (VM) needs
to be carried out regularly
Some rotten poles still need urgent
replacement
Vegetation management
handled regularly
Complaints of abnormal
voltage drop, e.g. 26KV at
Iganga needs addressing.
T-off from Musita to
Mayuge-Ikulwe-
Buyemba
80% of the main line was rehabilitated and
conductor re-enforced from 50mm2 to
100mm2 between Musita and mayuge /
Buluba.
Vegetation management (VM) needs
to be carried out regularly. Between
Mayuge and Buyemba; 60% rotten
poles still need urgent replacement
20% of the line still needs
extensive refurbishment.
T-off from Tembo
Steel mill to Kiyunga
Line still new; constructed by REA in 2013. Lack of automated line isolation Line still in good condition;
however an auto-reclosure is
urgently needed just after
Tembo steel mills
Jinja Industrial s/s –
Kamuli 33kV Line
feeder
Main line performing well after refurbishment
works in 2012. The Nile ply forest was fully
cleared away from the line,
Line affected by un-rehabilitated t-offs.
Faulty isolators like the one at just next
to Kamuli s/s need replacement. Poor
line anchoring in swampy areas.
Continuous vegetation
clearance is needed and
improvement on stays.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Jinja Industrial s/s –
Kamuli 33kV Line
(Buwenge to
kiyunga/Mbulamuti
T-Off)
Provides alternate supply to Mbulamuti
areas
The T-off has continued to deteriorate There is increasingly urgent
need to refurbish this T-off
Kamuli s/s –
Namasagali 11KV
50% pole replacements done. Many rotten and worn out, multi-jointed
25/50sqmm SCA conductors
T-offs should be fully
rehabilitated.
Kamuli s/s –
Namasagali 11KV ,
T-Off to Mbulamuti)
Many rotten and worn out, multi-jointed
25/50sqmm SCA conductors. Only 10%
pole replacements done.
T-offs should be fully
refurbished.
Jinja Industrial s/s –
Steel Rolling 33kV
feeder
80% of the rotten poles replaced. Many rotten poles Line still needs marginal
rehabilitation
Jinja Industrial s/s –
BIDCO 11 33kV
feeder
900Kvar Capacitor banks installed No significant weaknesses Line still ok
Jinja Industrial s/s –
Kakira (1+2) 33kV
feeders
Lines are generally okay Affected by vandalism. Vegetation
management is regularly needed as
well as pole realignment
Need to devise ways of
managing the vandalism.
Continuous vegetation
management needed in the
sugar plantation areas.
Jinja Industrial s/s -
Walukuba 11kV
feeder
Refurbishment of poles and conductors
completed
Evidence of vandalisation of stay
assemblies
Line is now in a good state
after completion of the
rehabilitation works
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Jinja Industrial s/s –
Mutai 11kV feeder
Line relatively okay Line has some leaning/rotten poles &
mixed conductors
Total refurbishment and re-
conductoring required.
Jinja Industrial s/s –
Town 11kV feeder
Line relatively okay Line has some leaning/rotten poles &
mixed conductors
Line still needs minor works
done.
Jinja Industrial s/s –
Ring South 11kV
feeder
O&M teams working on the worst structures Rampant vandalism of feeder pillars in
areas where the network is
underground (cables)
Need to manage the
vandalism and either restore
or recover vandalised feeder
pillars
LV Lines in Jinja area More LV refurbishment still required in
most areas. Regular Vegetation
management is needed.
Ground-mounted distribution boxes
often vandalised in town area
While the main town area is
relatively okay, the outlying
areas like Bugembe,
Wanyange, etc still need
urgent rehabilitation.
Njeru s/s – Ring North
11kV feeder
Line generally okay VM being hindered by resistance from
Municipal Authorities who have refused
to authorize trimming of tress, e.g. in
Magwa area. T-off to Kimaka in Bad
state with many rotten poles and poor
conductors.
Feeder needs urgent
rehabilitation
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Njeru s/s – Lugazi
11kV feeder
Rehabilitation works by Inter-Tek contractors
completed.
The link with line from Lugazi network still
needs to be restored to provide an
alternative source of supply.
Associated LV system is bad
and not included in the
scope of ongoing
rehabilitation works. Only
one span needed to link with
the line from Lugazi 11KV.
Njeru s/s – Kayunga
33kV feeder
Line still in moderate state & line clearance
handled
About 20% rotten poles still exist. Line in good state of
maintenance, though
regular line clearance and
replacement of 20% poles
needs to be done before
line deteriorates further
Kamuli s/s – Kasolwe
11kV feeder
This feeder is still in a good condition. The line
now stops at Balawuli TC
Regular vegetation clearance required The line is still in a good
condition. The Balawuli to
Kasolwe portion was
vandalized and customers
shifted to the Bukungu 33KV
line
Kamuli s/s –
Namwendwa 11kV
feeder
The line has continued to deteriorate,
including T-offs. The worst part is
between Namwendwa and Bulogo with
several with several joints of 25mm2 and
steel.
District trying to work on the
worst structures but line
needs total refurbishment.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kamuli s/s –Bulopa
11kV feeder
The line has continued to deteriorate,
including T-offs. 80% poles still need
replacement. Conductors with several
joints of 25mm2 and steel exist.
District trying to work on the
worst structures but line
needs total refurbishment.
LV lines in Kamuli
area
District carrying out emergency repairs Nawansaso & Namwendwa T/Cs have
poor networks
General rehabilitation of the
LV network is required.
Iganga s/s – Kaliro
33kV feeder
90% of the rotten poles have been replaced
and the conductor re-enforced from
100mm2 ASCR to 150mm2 AAAC from
Iganga to Kaliro.
This particular feeder cannot be
operated remotely through the SCADA
system. Some t-offs cause outages on
the main line.
SCADA functionality should
be improved for this feeder
Iganga s/s – Kaliro
33kV feeder
(Kawete T-off)
Many poles have been replaced under
O&M on this T-off but it’s not sustainable as
they continue to rot at a very fast rate.
70% of poles (MV & LV) are rotten
barely five years after the T-off was
constructed in 2009
The T-off should be scoped
for complete rehabilitation
before if fully breaks down.
Issue of quality of poles
needs to addressed by all
concerned stakeholders. An
auoto-reclosure needed at
T-off to Kawete from main
line.
Iganga s/s – Kaliro
33kV feeder
(Busembatya T-Off)
Many poles have been replaced under
O&M but it’s not sustainable as they
continue to rot at a very fast rate. A nulec
auto-reclosure installed at start of the T-off.
Most poles are rotten and require
immediate replacement, otherwise they
pose a safety risk
The T-off should be scoped
for complete rehabilitation
before if fully breaks down
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Iganga s/s – Bugiri
33kV feeder
Some of the identified rotten poles have
been replaced under O&M
The line has several leaning poles
especially around swampy areas.
Waka Waka T-off still has several leaning
poles. Conductors have many joints
that are non-homogeneous. All the
swampy locations of the line need
special attention. The conductors on
the REA extension from Naluwerere to
Namutere keep breaking due to
resonance. The ABS at Namasere needs
repair.
Total rehabilitation is urgently
needed.
Iganga s/s – Iganga
Town 11kV feeder
The line is in good condition No serious issues with this line
LV network in
Iganga
70% of the network rehabilitated and 12 new
substations injected
As in all other areas, LV network in
Iganga is in generally poor state. About
25% conductor re-enforcement
required.
Continuous improvement of
the LV network should be
done.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kaliro s/s – Kaliro
Town 11kV feeder
The line is in generally good condition The 11KV T-off to Ivukula needs urgent
revamping (many poles and a sizable
length of conductor needs
replacement)
A new 33KV generator line
has been added on the
same structures to evacuate
power from Sugar & Allied
Industries at Bwayuya - Co-
generation to feed bus bars
at Kaliro s/s. Isolation of
Ivukula / Bulumba T-offs
needs to be improved to
ease operations
Kaliro s/s – SAIL 33kV
line
The line of 10KM of 150mm2 AAAC is new
and generally in good condition. i
The new 33KV co-generation line has
been added on the same structures to
evacuate power from Sugar & Allied
Industries at Bwayuya - Co-generation
to feed bus bars at Kaliro s/s with. It’s
not clear who is responsible for the
ownership, O&M of this new line.
Isolation of Ivukula / Bulumba T-offs
needs to be improved to ease
operations. A combined 11KV and 33KV
lines on one structure my cause
disruptions during maintenance of
either lines,
An O & M agreement needs
to be concluded with SAIL.
The line should be planned
to be on a separate
exclusively co-generation
line.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kaliro s/s – Kiyunga
11kV feeder
The line is in generally good condition. 24 KM
of 11KV and 12 transformers added.
A good length of Aluminium conductors
was vandalised and upon replacement
different sizes were used; leading to
non-homogeneous setup.
Vandalism is still persisting
LV Lines in Kaliro
areas
O&M teams working to replace the worst
structures. 30% of poles replaced and 2 new
transformers injected.
70 % of need replacement Continuous replacement of
poles is required.
(Nagongera s/s –
Nagongera 11KV)
formerly Tororo Rock
s/s – Town Ring 11kV
feeder
Refurbishment done up to Busolwe. Line re-
enforced to 100mm2 ASCR.
Portion from Busolwe onwards has not
yet been handled.
Need to complete
refurbishment of Busolwe,
Butaleja & Budumba T-offs
(Nagongera s/s –
Town 11KV) formerly
Tororo Rock s/s –
Town Ring 11kV
feeder
Refurbishment done all the way back to
Tororo Town
No significant weaknesses Line still ok
Tororo Rock s/s –
Town Via Quarry
11kV feeder
Line infrastructure is in a fair condition. Vegetation management needs to be
regular.
Line in a fair condition and
bad poles had been
replaced.
Tororo s/s – Petrol
Station 11kV feeder
Line infrastructure is in a satisfactory
condition
Vegetation management needs to be
regular
Line in a satisfactory
condition
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Tororo Municipality
LV network affected
by road works
The LV network of about 31 poles along
Bazaar, Parkside & Rock view P/S streets from
3 Transformers on Town Ring 11kV feeder
that had been excavated was relocated
No significant weaknesses Vegetation management
needs to be regular.
Tororo Main s/s –
Bugiri 33kV feeder
Line in a satisfactory condition
Some few poles leaning due to missing
wind stays at mile eight.
Line in a satisfactory
condition; but wind stays
need re installation in some
places.
Tororo Main s/s –
Busia 33kV feeder
Line still in good condition after rehabilitation
of 51km from Tororo Main s/s to lumino by
pole replacements & conductor re-enforced
to 100sqmm SCA.
The portion from Lumino T.C to
Majanji/Sangalo still remains in bad
state
Rehabilitation of the portion
between Lumino and
Majanji TC/ Sangalo beach
should be handled, fusing of
all the directly connected t-
offs and improvement of
transformer maintenance
practices
Tororo main s/s – TCI
33kV Line
The entire line with PB steel structures is in a
satisfactory condition
No weaknesses identified Line in a satisfactory
condition
Tororo Main s/s -
Tororo Ring 1 33kV
feeder
Line is in generally good state after total
rehabilitation
No weaknesses identified Line in a satisfactory
condition after total
Replacement of rotten
structures.
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Tororo Main s/s –
Mbale 1 33kV Line
Refurbishment works was completed Some replaced structures are already
leaning;Rampant vandalism of stay
assemblies
Rehabilitation of T-offs
improgress
Tororo Main s/s –
Mbale 2 33kV Line
Refurbishment works was completed
Rampant vandalism of stay assemblies Line in a satisfactory
condition
Mbale s/s – Iki Iki
33kV feeder
90% of the Line still remains in a bad
state; structures on the first 5 spans
outside Mbale 33Kv s/s were leaning
badly
Urgent need to rehabilitate
the entire line
Mbale s/s – Kumi
33kV feeder
Refurbishment works were completed Some few leaning poles were observed Remaining snags on line still
need to be cleared by
contractor
Mbale s/s – Industrial
11kV feeder
Line is generally okay Some poles are rotten and leaning
especially in areas traversing the
swamps.
Pole replacement was going
on. The conductor needs
uprating from 50sqmm to
100sqmm SCA due to
growing load reaching 200A
at peak. Procedures of
erecting poles in swamps
should be followed
Mbale s/s – Mbale
Ring 2 11kV feeder
Line still generally okay
Some poles are rotten and require
replacement.
Line experiencing vandalism by cutting
down of poles almost weekly
Ways need to be found to
manage the vandalism
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Mbale s/s – Mbale
Ring 1 11kV feeder
The Main Line is in a satisfactory condition
after recent refurbishment
T-Offs still remain in a very bad state
and affected by vandalism.
Quality of poles used, e.g. on Sironko T-
off still remains outstanding
All T-offs in a bad state
require complete
refurbishment to the same
status as the main line
Mbale s/s – Bugema
11kV feeder
The main line conductor is in a fair condition Several poles rotten & leaning such as
at Nyondo PTC T-off. Some t-offs have
worn out conductors. Some open points
are jumpers with no isolators provided
for
Though some pole
replacement was still going
on, problematic T-offs need
to be handled as well.
T-Off at Kachumbala
to Kapchorwa 33kV
Line via Kolir
Refurbishment was completed. Switching station at Kapchorwa with
rotten structures and completely
abandoned
T-offs worked on as well. Vandalism of
stay assemblies & and rampant theft of
power (hooking!), especially in
Bulambuli district was noted
Way forward needs to be
found for Kapchorwa
substation/switching station.
T-offs need to be worked on
as well
Mbale Municipality
LV/MV networks
Line relocations completed. LV & MV networks need continuous
vegetation management.
Regular line clearance
needed.
Iki-Iki s/s – Kakoro
11kV feeder
Some emergency replacements had been
done by O&M teams
Line has several leaning poles Leaning poles should be re-
plumbed/replaced following
the right procedures of
planting poles in swamps
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Iki-Iki – Bulangira
33kV Line
70% of the Line still remains in a bad
state; many structures were leaning
badly
Urgent need to rehabilitate
the entire line
Bulangira s/s – Pallisa
11kV feeder
Few of the worst structures had been worked
on by O&M team
Akadoti T-Off has rotten and leaning
poles. 90% of the poles need
replacement on the main line.
General refurbishment of the
line is urgently required
Bubulo S/S T-Off on
Tororo - Mbale 1
33kV Line
T-off is still in a bad state 50% poles
need replacement and conductor re-
enforcement.
This T-Off requires immediate
rehabilitation, installation of
a circuit breaker and
replacement of the worn-out
Knife Blade Links
Bubulo s/s – Bududa
Hospital 11kVfeeder
Most poles are rotten and leaning with
some t-offs directly connected. The
conductor is a mixture of 25 & 50sqmm
SCA
Refurbishment of the entire
feeder is required.
Bubulo s/s – Bududa
Hospital 11kVfeeder
(Bududa T-Off)
Some structures are rotten such as
Mulatsi Transformer structure that is also
leaning & sinking
This T-off requires routine
maintenance to keep the
integrity of the distribution
network
Kumi s/s – Serere
33kV feeder
Line was fully refurbished and is okay LV networks along the line were not
addressed
The faulty apparatus on the
line should be replaced &
sufficient number of isolators
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
installed for flexibility of the
network
Kumi s/s –
Mukongoro 33kV
feeder
Line has many leaning poles all the way
through
Leaning poles need re-
plumbing. 80% poles need
replacement.
LV Lines in Mbale
areas
ABC installed and transformer injected at
Bugema military barracks
LV lines are in very poor state. Rampant
illegal connections in outlying areas of
Mbale town.
Most isolation points in Mbale are faulty,
creating safety hazards
A strategy of restoring sanity
of the LV network is urgently
required, otherwise it is
totally unsafe and a source
of both commercial and
technical losses Opuyo s/s – Kumi
33kV feeder
Refurbishment completed. Long line needs ABS to ease isolation
and sectionalisation. The swampy
section at Awoja needs special
attention.
Line in a satisfactory
condition ; however the line
needs about 5 ABS
installed.
Opuyo s/s – Soroti
33kVfeeder
Refurbishment completed. Some 5 poles already leaning due to
need of wind stays
Line in a satisfactory
condition ; however the line
needs about 2 ABS installed Serere s/s – Serere
Town 11kV feeder
Formerly stopping in Serere Town, line
extended by REA about 4 years ago for
about 35km
Line extension already rotten. The load
Break Switch installed at the same time
is also faulty
The fast deterioration of this
line points to the quality of
materials used. The 35km
portion of the line should be
rehabilitated and faulty
apparatus maintained
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Soroti s/s – Atirir 33kV
feeder
Existing portion of line has deteriorated
further and now most of it is rotten and
affecting power supply to UEDCL areas
in Kaberamaido, Dokolo & Amolatar.
Rampant theft of HV UG cable at 132
KV crossing.
Rotten/leaning poles should
be replaced and cable theft
at 132 KV crossing should be
checked.
Soroti s/s – North
Ring 11kV feeder
Most poles in good condition Line has worn out conductors(25sqmm
SCA)
Some transformers & their LV networks
are stressed
MV Line needs a better
conductor for improved
safety, voltage quality &
reduced technical losses
Soroti s/s – South
Ring 11kV feeder
Line is generally okay MV Line in a satisfactory
condition
LV network in Soroti
areas
ABC installed in Mukura and Asuret areas Many areas still require system
improvement
System improvement
interventions in these areas
should be considered
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10.3 OFFICE BUILDINGS
10.3.1 WESTERN
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Mityana District
Office
Office and back office building
rehabilitated; Rear compound floor
improvement and shelves for
storage expected
Some poles on ground besides the office
rear gate
Office now looks better
Mubende District
Office
Office and outside yard
maintained well, with floor hard
pressed with marram
Only one container used as the office; The
uniport store sits on low ground with Rain
water flowing into it; Drainage is poor at
the office yard; Noticeable encroachment
of UEDCL land around the
substation/offices; Umeme plans to shift the
office operations to the town centre in
January 2016
Status-quo hasn't changed from
2014, Q1, 2 & 3 of 2015. Need to
consider constructing a proper
office on available space in front
of substation; Need to re-survey the
land where the substation/office sit
to eliminate possible
encroachment
Fort Portal District
Office
The office yard is used by Umeme
as a night parking yard
The building itself is dilapidated and not in
use, and continues to be unsightly amid
developments in the neighbourhood. The
building is now enclosed with iron sheets
typical of unsafe environment.
The building has deteriorated
further and is now an eyesore in
the town. Decision should quickly
be made on what to do with the
plot before Municipal Authorities
step in!
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kasese District Office Office building still looks elegant,
with its interior set up offering a
good image; Sufficient space is
offered
One toilet upstairs completely closed out
with a warning of out of order; Upstairs
offices require rehabilitation with repair of
some flash toilet handles; materials store
needs to be organised in shelves
Upstairs offices require revamping
to the same level as the down stair
offices
Kabale District
Office
The interior of the ground level
offices is kept well; Bats infestation
cleared; Office building painted;
rear gate maintained, with more
works to beautify the premises &
drainage improvement on the rear
side expected
Housekeeping & storage of materials in the
yard behind the office building requires
improvement
More works to further improve the
building, drainage & flowering was
expected within Quarter 3, 2015.
Rukungiri District
Office
Office building and signage offer a
fair external appearance due to a
coat of paint that was applied
The foundation and floor of the building
also need plastering and tiles respectively;
Only pit latrine almost full; The verandah of
the office building falling off in pieces;
Drainage around the office building poor;
multiple old structures exist besides the
main office premises
Status-quo hasn't changed from
2014, Q1, 2 &3 of 2015. Complete
redesign & refurbishment of entire
office premises required
Mbarara District
Office
Office environment well
maintained
The offices seem to be congested with
increasing staff, customer numbers and
accommodation of two containers
containing stores materials; a damage
Office still in good shape
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
exists at the access gate foundation
Masaka District
Office
The interior surfaces of the lower
offices maintained quite well; Work
was expected on the ceiling
Cabs for the floor gardens in front of the
parking damaged; The perimeter wall has
wide cracks and not maintained with a
weakened foundation; Most of the upper
offices housing the technical personnel
experience heavy leakages during rains
with the ceiling cardboards visibly damp
and broken. On an early morning
inspection after a previous night’s heavy
downpour, the O&M Engineer’s office had
flooded with all the computers, desks &
documents wet!
Despite several repairs done on the
office building, leakages on the
upstairs’ offices have persisted;
Situation hasn't changed from
what was reported in 2014, Q1, 2 &
3 of 2015. Upstairs offices need
renovating the same way the lower
offices have been done
Kisoro District Office Front compartment of the office in
a fair condition after recent
painting,partitioning,blocking of
some leakages on the roof,
unblocking of the sewerage lines,
working on the plumbing, gate at
the back side and sign post
Reports of leakages in some parts of the
building still exist, windows with broken
glasses on the front are evident, old doors
requiring replacement & the rear
compartment still poorly maintained &
unutilized
Besides some cosmetic work done
on the building, a lot more is still
pending in order to improve its
overall appearance and lifetime.
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10.3.2 NORTHERN
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Hoima District Office Downstairs offices descent. Entire building needs full renovation;
Upstairs offices’ ceiling infested with bats!
Office coat of paint is faded and peeling
off; Some plumbing broken down
Status-quo hasn't changed from
November 2014; Building
earmarked to be in the road
reserve by Hoima Town Council,
reportedly want it demolished &
reconstructed off the road reserve.
Kikwite Military
Hill,Hoima
Site taken over by a retired Lawyer Yesero
Mugyenyi who has enclosed off the entire
land; former radio room extended and
used as a rearing place for chicken
Intervention required to secure the
UEDCL land formerly hosting the
VHF radio
Masindi District
Office
Some minor painting done at the
toilet; Old Radio Antenna still intact
within the office compound; Tap
water available for improved
hygiene; security guard available
In bad state of maintenance; Ceiling still
infested with bats; Stores buildings in poor
state of maintenance;
Poles stores in the compound (on ground)
besides a pole rack; Perimeter fence is
broken down; Insufficient security lights at
the office premises; Septic tank overflowing
with sewerage
These buildings have become
inhabitable and have been
abandoned by Umeme who have
rented new office space in town!
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Gulu District Office Building still in fairly good condition. Maintenance issues cited in March 2015
need to be handled.
Building was found undergoing
rehabilitation.
Lira District Office Lira office still in a fair condition. Road work expansion has broken up part
of the pavement in front of the building
Building still relatively.
Plumbing/water issues need
addressing.
Bombo District
Office
Bombo Office still in a satisfactory
condition.
Big crack exists on the wall besides the exit
opposite the cash office; broken window
glass next to front access door
Building still okay
10.3.3 EASTERN
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Kamuli District Office Building in generally good
condition
Drainage channel in front of the office
covered by eroded soil due to ongoing
road construction works
Upstairs rooms need to be
rehabilitated as well and put to use
Iganga District
Office
Building in generally good
condition
One of the toilets reportedly floods when it
rains. Concrete ceiling beginning to peel
off in some rooms
Remedial maintenance needs to
be carried out
Jinja District Office Building in generally good Building still in good condition
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condition
Mbale District Office Building in generally good
condition
Showing some signs of deterioration, e.g.
toilet ceiling
Remedial maintenance needs to
be carried out
Soroti District Office Building in generally good
condition
Upstairs rooms need to be
rehabilitated as well and put to use
Tororo District Office Building in generally good
condition
Drainage channel in front & sides of the
office covered by eroded soil due to
ongoing road construction works. Water
stagnates. Signs of rainwater infestation in
upstairs rooms
Upstairs rooms need to be
rehabilitated as well
10.3.4 CENTRAL
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Mukono District
Office
Office building looks descent; yard
worked on and now partly used for
parking
Pit latrine requires paint Building generally okay. Some work
had been done to improve the
sanitary facilities
Entebbe District
Office
Office building had a poor appearance
and requires major rehabilitation works;
signs of leakage on the surface plumbing
exist on the rear side
Some rehabilitation work had been
undertaken to improve the
appearance of the building, including
improving the rear gate and
improving sanitary facilities
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Metro Office Building recently worked on and
offers an elegant appearance
In a good condition of maintenance
10.4 FLEET
10.4.1 WESTERN
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Masaka Fleet Most fleet in a fair condition Cranes for self-loader trucks UAL 158L and
UAJ 077U faulty and were removed
The cranes should be restored to
facilitate lifting of loads that are
characteristic of customer service
Mbarara Fleet Most of the fleet in good working
condition
Pick-Up UAJ316F experiencing frequent
breakdowns
Requires replacement
Kasese Fleet Pick-Ups UAH 269X and UAJ321F in poor
mechanical condition with the later
unable to start
These grounded vehicles should be
maintained to make them operational
or disposed off
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10.4.2 NORTHERN
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Hoima Fleet Most fleet found in good
mechanical condition
Pick up UAJ633D not mechanically
sound, despite pushing, it still fails to hard
start-possible issues with the injector
pump
Routine maintenance essential to
sustain operational fleet
Masindi Fleet Only pickup and truck UAA 069E in
operational state
Motorcycle UDG 530L had faulted and
abandoned requiring new sprockets and
clutch plates
A number of old motor cycles still
remain packed, unused at the parking
lot
Gulu Fleet Gulu fleet in good mechanical
condition
Need to sustain the routine servicing &
repair of the fleet, to sustain
operations
Lira Fleet Available vehicles found in
relatively good condition and all
working.
Troublesome vehicles had been sent to
Kampala for disposal.
The general status of the Lira fleet
points to a poor culture of repair and
maintenance leading to its total
breakdown.
Kitgum Fleet Available vehicle & motor cycle
found in relatively good condition
Need to sustain the routine servicing &
repair of the fleet, to sustain
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
and all working. operations.
Bombo Fleet Most of the available vehicles in
good working condition
One pick up was unreliable (UAJ322F) &
two motorcycles broken down &
abandoned in the parking yard i.e.
UDQ006A,UAC478U
Need to sustain the routine servicing &
repair of the fleet, to sustain
operations. Its inadequate as well
10.4.3 EASTERN
Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
Iganga/ Kamuli Fleet Same vehicles still existing, one lent
to Kamuli
One pickup (UAG 659L) had been
effectively grounded due to frequent
breakdowns
Update needs to be provided on
boarded-off vehicles that had been
transferred to Lugogo for disposal, in
order to update Distribution Network
Asset Register
Tororo Fleet Same vehicles as from March 2015
inspection still existing and running
Mbale & Soroti Fleet Fleet still running Update needs to be provided on
boarded-off vehicles that had been
transferred to Lugogo for disposal, in
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Asset Description Observed Strong Aspects Observed Weak Aspects Remarks
order to update Distribution Network
Asset Register
Kayunga Fleet Only Pick-Up (UAJ 668D) still
running, albeit looking bad
Jinja Fleet still running Update needs to be provided on
boarded-off vehicles that had been
transferred to Lugogo for disposal, in
order to update Distribution Network
Asset Register