From there, it takes a general north-westerly course, through Dokolo District, to end at Lira, in Lira District, in the Northern Region of Uganda, a total distance of approximately 264 kilometres (164 mi).
[2] Prior to 2013, the power line was primarily constructed of wooden poles, which were vulnerable to lightning, wild fires and termite damage.
In 2013, the government of Uganda, using money borrowed from the African Development Bank, began replacing the wooden poles with metal structures.
The main objective is to improve the availability, quality and reliability of power supply.
[1][2] Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL), based in India, is the main contractor on this project.