The Volta River Authority (VRA) is set to kick start the Akosombo Smart City Project.
This is aimed at turning the Akosombo Municipality into an industrial hub.
The project which forms part of the energy-producing company’s innovation and revitalization agenda would not compromise the environmental friendly nature of the area.
Addressing stakeholders at the 2021 Communications Summit in Akosombo, the Deputy Chief Executive in Charge of Services at the VRA, Dr. Stella Agyenim-Boateng who read a speech on behalf of the VRA Chief Executive Officer, Emmanuel Antwi-Darkwa said the project would see the establishment of industrial parks furnished with data centers.
She added that the parks would house global technological companies.
According to her, the first phase of the Akosombo Smart City Project would see the introduction of electric buses in the company's transport fleet, which would ply the Akosombo-Akuse stretch.
“The Akosombo Smart City Project would employ the use of drone technological services to enhance routine environmental surveys, implementation of an integrated operational data from VRA’s generating station for effective decision-making in the selection of the most enhanced security systems for the Akosombo and Kpong dams and powerhouses”, she further indicated.
She explained that the intention to significantly digitize VRA’s internal business communication would lead to the implementation of the Digital Transformation and Innovation Project, the Data Centre Refresh Project, the Enterprise Resource Planning, and the Electronic and Records Management Systems.
Madam Agyenim-Boateng emphasized VRA’s commitment to championing sustainable energy solutions, maintaining its position as a market leader, and meeting the needs and expectations of consumers.
“Our commitment to maintaining leadership in the Energy Sector would also encompass our provision of reliable and accessible data information”, she stressed.
She also announced VRA’s intention to train personnel to enhance public education on her outfit’s operations.
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