The Project of Lao Cai 500kV substation and 220kV connection lines (LCSCL) are divided into 2 investment phases. Phase 1, investment in the construction of a 220kV distribution yard and connection 220kV lines (length 17.5km). Phase 2, investment in the construction of a 500kV distribution yard, is expected to be put into operation synchronously with the Lao Cai - Vinh Yen 500kV line.
Mr. Pham Hong Phuong – Vice President of EVN, Chairman of IAC chairs meeting - Photo: Ngoc Tuan.
Report on the conditions to put the Lao Cai 500kV substation and 220kV connection lines of phase 1 into use, Mr. Bui Phuong Nam - Director of Power Project Management Board No. 1 – PPMB1 (the unit assigned by EVN to represent the investor in managing and operating the project) said the construction of major work items of the project has been completed. The project has also been accepted by the Grassroots Acceptance Council. Regarding the shortcomings of the 220kV distribution yard and the connection 220kV line, PPMB1 was requested and the construction contractors committed to completing the handle them before October 4, 2023.
Mr. Bui Phuong Nam - Director of PPMB1 reports on conditions to put Lao Cai 500kV substation and 220kV connection lines phase 1 into use - Photo: Ngoc Tuan.
Mr. Bui Phuong Nam also said that the fire prevention and fighting system phase 1 has been accepted by the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department, Lao Cai Provincial Public Security. The item of Prevention of information impact on the 220kV connection line in the project has been accepted and handed over for exploitation and use.
Regarding environmental protection, during the construction process, the consulting unit performed environmental monitoring with a frequency of every 3 months. Monitoring results show that environmental impacts during construction are within the allowable range. The environmental protection plan confirmation has been publicly posted at the People's Committees of communes where the project goes through. PPMB1 has sent the results of the Environmental Monitoring Report during the construction phase of the Lao Cai 500kV substation project and the 220kV connection line in accordance with regulations.
Concluding at the meeting, Mr. Pham Hong Phuong – Vice President of Vietnam Electricity, Chairman of IAC assessed that the 500kV Lao Cai substation project and the 220kV connection lines of phase 1 have been prepared and invested, quality management complies with current legal regulations, has all necessary records and legal documents.
The IAC approved the completion of the investment and construction of LCSCL of phase 1 and put them into use.
Vice President of EVN, Chairman of IAC inspects construction site - Photo: Ngoc Tuan.