Mangalore To Activate 33kV Dual Line From Konaje To Kotekar on July 12
Mangalore is set to energise a newly installed 33 kV dual supply power line stretching from Konaje substation to Kotekar in Ullal taluk on or after July 12. Developed by the regional electricity distributor, the project aims to boost grid reliability across the coastal corridor, covering Konaje, Assaigoli, Natekal and Deralakatte. Officials have cautioned residents and developers to obtain prior clearance before initiating any project-related activity near the line, underscoring safety and liability measures in the upgraded corridor.
The dual line, which passes through key junctions including Assaigoli, Natekal and Deralakatte, has been laid with the objective of distributing energy loads more efficiently and reducing dependence on single-line systems in peri-urban zones. Mescom, in its official communication, has urged residents, institutions, and commercial developers along the corridor to seek formal clearance before engaging in any excavation or construction activity near the power corridor, especially given the live energy risks once the line is active. Officials emphasised that unauthorised work near the high-voltage line may lead to both human risk and service disruptions, for which the utility will not bear responsibility. The caution is particularly relevant in rapidly urbanising areas like Deralakatte and Natekal, where infrastructure development has often outpaced civic coordination.
This project forms part of Mescom’s broader roadmap to decentralise power transmission while aligning with Karnataka’s goals under the state energy conservation framework. Power sector experts note that dual-supply systems are critical in ensuring redundancy in energy distribution networks, especially as residential and institutional energy consumption grows in the Konaje-Kotekar belt, which houses multiple educational and healthcare hubs.
The activation of this corridor is expected to ease pressure on adjacent substations and enhance grid responsiveness in the event of regional surges or outages. It also serves as a stepping stone toward greater renewable energy integration in the state’s coastal districts, offering infrastructure readiness for solar and wind inclusion.
As Mangalore’s suburban pockets continue to grow, ensuring robust last-mile energy delivery will remain a critical public service priority—requiring coordinated civic planning and community engagement beyond Mescom’s operational mandate.
