Con Co Island in the central province of Quang Tri (Source: VNA)
Quang Tri (VNA) – Con Co Island in the central province of Quang Tri will becomethe 11th island nationwide connected to the national power grid.
Anagreement to this effect was signed between the Quang Tri province People’sCommittee and the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) in Dong Ha city on August 10.
Accordingly,the EVN will supply power to 26 households,11 agencies and sectors, along withother public facilities on the island, which are using diesel-generated electricity.
The EVN hasassigned Quang Tri Power Company to ensure round-the-clock electricityconnection for the island.
Founded inOctober 2014 under the Prime Minister’s decision, Con Co has built a number offacilities, including a water supply system, a health centre, schools and roadsto serve travel demand of local residents and tourists.
The twoexisting diesel-run generators on Con Co have provided electricity for the islandersfor only 17-19 hours.
Located 30 km from themainland, Con Co island, which crosses the 17th parallel, is considered an“outpost watch” due to its location.
Covering 2.3 square kilometres, it is one ofthe most magnificent islands of the central region with its diverse ecosystem.-VNA
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Con Co Island in the central province of Quang Tri (Source: VNA) 
