project name
Electrical Works at Mutundwe Substation
client
Xian Electric Engineering Co. Ltd
contract value
USD 1,250,000
status
Completion: January 2021
The brief
This specialized high-voltage electrical contract involved the installation of new switchgear, control cables, and auxiliary power systems at the Mutundwe substation, a critical node in Uganda’s national grid. Our scope included laying over 5 kilometres of underground control and power cables, installation of protection relays, and integration with the existing SCADA system. Work was executed under strict safety rules for live substations, including permit-to-work systems and full isolation of affected circuits during installation. Our team completed all works with zero safety incidents and achieved all pre-commissioning tests on the first attempt. The substation upgrade has improved grid reliability for the greater Kampala metropolitan area.
Scope of Work
- 5+ km underground control & power cables
- New switchgear & protection relays
- SCADA system integration
- Live substation safety protocols
Location
Our team mobilized equipment and materials to a remote location with limited road access, requiring careful logistics planning. The project was completed during the dry season to avoid weather-related delays. Since handover, the market has become a vibrant economic hub, benefiting over 300 local vendors and improving food security and income generation in the sub-county.
