The Tina River Hydropower Development Project (TRHDP) Office, through its Gender Action Plan (GAP), has collaborated with Solomon Power (SP) and the Community Benefits Sharing Project (CBSP) Phase 2 to deliver Electricity Safety Training and Awareness sessions in Belaha and Bahomea communities on the 5th, 6th and 10th of June 2025.
Solomon Power (SP) Project Management Unit (PMU) and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Team took the lead in all these sessions and completed the training sessions successfully along with the PO and THL team participation. SP is the Project Implementing Entity (PIE) for the TRHDP Transmission Lines under Component-3 and CBSP Rural Electrification sub-component 2c.
These sessions aimed to educate community members particularly women on essential electricity safety practices in and around the home. The awareness covered key topics such as the safe use of household electrical appliances, identifying electrical hazards, responding to electrical emergencies, and procedures for reporting faults or Electricity identified risks through SP 24/7 lifeline numbers, and including sharing of other relevant information through printed brochures or pamphlets issued to the community participants.
The focus on women reflects their critical roles as household managers and primary caregivers. As those who often look after both the home and young children, it is especially important that women are equipped with the knowledge and skills to ensure a safe living environment.
This initiative supports safer, informed communities and encourages gender-inclusive participation in the transition to homes with electricity connections. The Electricity Safety Training and Awareness program is ongoing and will continue to reach additional communities and schools across the Belaha and Bahomea regions, with Solomon Power leading its delivery.
The Project Office also appreciates the presence and support of Tina Hydropower Limited (THL) and Hyundai Engineering Company (HEC) at these awareness programs, strengthening the shared commitment to community safety and engagement.
Caption: Participants at Areatakiki Community in Bahomea Region
Caption: Solomon Power Staff at the Electrical Safety Training/ Awareness at Huhula Community, Belaha Region.
Caption: Participants at the Electrical Safety training/awareness at Tina Community, Bahomea Region.
For more information, contact:
Communications Officer: Jeanine Gadepeta email: jeanine.gadepeta@tina-hydro.com
Tina Hydropower development project
+677 25133
About Tina River Hydro Development Project (TRHDP)
The first large scale renewable energy project for the Solomon Islands delivering benefits such as more affordable electricity and improved accessibility to cleaner, more reliable energy sources for communities now and in the future. It is being implemented by the Solomon Island Government with financing and support from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the Asian Development Bank, the Government of Australia, the Green Climate Fund, Korea EX-IM Economic Development Cooperation Fund, and the World Bank.
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