Bangkok, MEA urges contractors to construct underground electrical lines to confirm high measures. Ensure strict control of safety standards The concrete well cover can support a load of not less than 28 tons, higher than the legal limit of 25 tons.
Mr. Thitiwut Ngernklai, Deputy Governor of MEA or the Metropolitan Electricity Authority Chairing the meeting to explain to the contractor Regarding measures to supervise and control construction work to temporarily restore the road surface in the area of underground electrical cable manholes. and safety measures in MEA's construction work. Executives and representatives of contracting companies from all projects attended the meeting. To receive the implementation policy according to the measures. Ready to discuss and exchange opinions on problems and obstacles. To raise the level of construction to be successful according to the set plan. along with standardized work and is safe To reduce the impact that may occur on the people. We have ordered that all manholes be inspected in addition to the highest standard of care. But from yesterday's incident, inspections must be increased to give the people more peace of mind.
MEA has a construction project for manholes and underground electrical conduits. The project to change the aerial electrical cable system to underground electrical cables, 236.1 km., will be completed in 2027, which is currently under construction in many important areas. Both in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan, there are 617 manholes in 4 styles, with construction in accordance with standards. Request permission from local government agencies There are engineers to control every step of the construction and work supervision. Can support the load According to the standards of the Department of Highways on the road surface, which MEA has work standards. The concrete pond cover is able to support a load of no less than 28 tons (higher than the legal limit of 25 tons). Since construction began in 2008, there has never been a problem like yesterday. The problem caused by the truck has now had the contractor file a lawsuit since yesterday.
MEA as the construction contractor for the project to change the aerial electrical cable system to underground electrical cables. Has given importance to safety Including the impact on people during construction. Therefore, the contractor has been instructed to strictly follow measures to supervise and control operations to restore the temporary road surface around manholes and underground electrical conduits. Both in terms of cleanliness and safety by not having construction material scraps. or dirt particles entering the drain pipe is strictly prohibited. Check and prevent soil from construction of manholes and electrical conduits from flowing into the pond. which may cause the road surface to collapse As well as checking the concrete well cover at every point to make sure it is stable, strong, and safe, as well as organizing a survey team to check for damage to the road surface. and prepare a team to perform emergency repairs in a timely manner every day. This is to ensure that possible impacts on the people can be quickly reduced.
For the public, if it is found that MEA's construction is being carried out in a manner that may cause insecurity. or see damaged electrical wires or electrical equipment in an unsafe condition You can report incidents at MEA Call Center 1130 and online channels 24 hours a day.
Source: Thai News Agency