BEL Conducts Marine Survey for Submarine Cable Project Connecting Caye Caulker and San Pedro

Belize Electricity Limited is holding a marine survey in Caye Caulker and San Pedro for the installation of a submarine cable. (BEL SURVEY VO).  The utility company issued a public notice today, saying that the survey is for the installation of a 34.5-kilovolt cable and is part of the 7th Power Project aimed at interconnecting San Pedro and Caye Caulker. The survey is being carried out by the vessels “Sea Date” and the “Lazy Pelican” which are equipped with specialized equipment for the job. There are also active divers in the waters as a part of the survey. BEL is urging all mariners, boaters, and divers to keep a safe distance away from the teams as they carry out the surveys, which are scheduled to be completed by Tuesday, September 5. BEL notes that the overall project is expected to be completed later this year.