TNB Monopole Transmission Tower in Penang starts operations
GEORGE TOWN: The Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Monopole Transmission Tower assignment, which pursuits to bolster power deliver in Penang with a cost of RM500 million, started out operations on Dec 22.
State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari stated the assignment, which become released on the give up of 2022, worried the direct connection of power deliver thru an 8.5-kilometre 275kV monopole overhead transmission line constructed parallel to the Penang Bridge.
“During the (construction) of the assignment, the kingdom authorities asked that the lighting at the tower be grew to become on as an enchantment, that is presently being completed from 7pm to 4am with me being knowledgeable that there are 2 hundred exceptional coloration palettes that may be lit in step with themes,” he stated at a press convention at Komtar right here today.
Zairil stated the inauguration of the assignment, that is the second one of its type in Malaysia after the primary assignment alongside 4.2km connecting Pantai Siring to Pulau Besar in Melaka, is scheduled to take vicinity inside months.
The assignment, which connects the Perai Power Station (SJ) Main Input Substation (PMU) to The Light PMU, entails the development of 31 monopole towers with a completely unique areca nut design, reflecting nearby way of life and including aesthetic appeal.
The lighting emitted from the monopole towers have additionally end up a brand new landmark and traveller enchantment in Penang, with blue, yellow and white mild beams, symbolic of the kingdom flag, emitted at precisely 12 middle of the night on 31 Dec, in addition enlivening the birthday party of the brand new 12 months 2025.
