How Axis Drone Surveys Revolutionized Electrification Project for 234 Communities in Northern Ghana by 80%: A Case Study

Rural Electrification Project in Northern Ghana

In an effort to bridge the electricity access gap in Ghana’s northern regions, a large-scale electrification project was undertaken to bring power to 234 communities across the Northern, North-East, and Savanna regions. The project aimed to provide reliable electricity infrastructure, fostering socio-economic development and improving the quality of life for thousands of residents. Axis Drone Surveys played a pivotal role in the project, providing essential deliverables that ensured efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability. We reduced project timelines significantly. Conventional ground surveying for such projects usually takes 18-24 months while we used 7 months to provide all the needed deliverables.

Project Scope and Objectives

It was essential to understand the terrain, population distribution, and infrastructure requirements for effective planning and execution. Axis Drone Surveys was engaged to provide precise aerial data and technical designs, ensuring an efficient and cost-effective implementation process.

The key objectives included:

• Conducting detailed aerial mapping to assess geographical and infrastructural conditions.

• Developing pre-construction designs for high-tension and low-voltage networks tailored to each community.

• Preparing a precise bill of quantity (BOQ) to facilitate cost estimation and resource allocation.

Key Deliverables

1. Aerial Maps for the Communities

One of the major challenges in rural electrification projects is the vast and often inaccessible terrain. To overcome this, Axis Drone Surveys used drones to create high-resolution aerial maps of 234 rural communities, addressing these challenges. These maps provided crucial insights into topography, road networks, and settlement patterns, enabling precise planning of transmission routes and infrastructure placement. The impact included enhanced accuracy through high-definition imagery, increased efficiency by reducing project timelines from 18-24 months to just 7 months, and risk mitigation by identifying natural barriers and hazards in advance, minimizing unexpected delays.

2. Pre-Construction Designs for High-Tension and Low-Voltage Networks

Axis Drone Surveys utilized aerial data to develop detailed pre-construction designs for High-Tension and Low-Voltage Networks, including pole placements, transformer locations, and cable routing plans. These designs improved cost efficiency by minimizing material wastage, enhanced safety by reducing on site accidents and optimized time by streamlining construction processes for faster project completion.

3. Comprehensive Bill of Quantity (BOQ)

Axis Drone Surveys delivered a comprehensive Bill of Quantity (BOQ) detailing the materials (poles, transformers, conductors etc.), equipment, and workforce (technicians, engineers and laborers etc.)required for the electrification project, ensuring efficient budgeting and procurement. The BOQ provided budget accuracy by preventing overruns, optimized resource management through detailed inventory lists, and enhanced transparent communication among stakeholders, facilitating smooth project execution

Client Testimonial

“Axis Drone Surveys team have revolutionized the pre-construction phase of electrification projects by using drone data. We were able to complete the design phase of the project several months ahead of the initial schedule. They maintained true professionalism throughout the project”

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