In the Kwilu province, specifically in Idiofa, the Kakobola project is making significant progress. The team in charge reports that approximately 70% of the planned tasks have been completed, with the power project’s wires reaching the Idiofa substation from kilometer point 600 (PK 600) in Gungu.
At the construction site, civil engineering activities are in full swing, including the building of the control building and the current transformation station. Concrete work for rainwater evacuation channels is ongoing, along with the installation of poles in Idiofa. Engineer Béni Bongila, overseeing works for the Katende and Kakobola hydroelectric power stations, mentioned that two energy transformers have been set up at the Idiofa substation. Moreover, additional equipment and accessories required for power distribution are being transported to the territory’s capital.
The project in Idiofa is advancing rapidly, with the completion of the control building where energy transformation units will be housed. Civil engineering tasks like plastering, concreting, and substation element installations are progressing well. With the arrival of conductors at the Idiofa substation, Engineer Bongila estimates that the project is nearly 70% complete.
The Kakobola hydroelectric plant, with a capacity of 10.5 megawatts, was constructed between February 2011 and September 2016. Despite this, consistent electricity supply to Gungu, Idiofa, and Kikwit residents has not been achieved due to project implementation delays, mainly caused by budget constraints for necessary pylon installations.
The Kakobola project in Idiofa represents a substantial advancement towards providing stable electricity to the local population. The progress made so far indicates tangible advancements in the project and promises an enhancement in the living conditions of the region’s inhabitants.