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Emalahleni - Eskom's new R80bn power station in Mpumalanga is expected to create 5 000 jobs between now and mid 2010, says Eskom chief executive Jacob Maroga.
The Kusile Power Station near Emalahleni (formerly Witbank) is expected to be completed by 2017.
"In the next 18 months, the construction of this new power station will create up to 5 000 jobs and will peak to 8 000," said Maroga, in a statement.
The Kusile Power Station will be the second coal-fired power station in the area. The is the Kendal Power Station.
Maroga said Kusile would consist of six units that will generate approximately 4 800 MegaWatts.
He said the first generating unit is scheduled for completion by 2013, followed by the completion of an additional unit every eight months.
Two years ago Eskom revised its electricity growth projection from 2,3% to 4% per annum to accommodate increased demand, said Maroga.
He said the revision was necessary to help government achieve its target of 6% growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) between 2010 and 2014.
"Kusile Power Station had to be brought forward as a result of the revised plan. Today, I'm pleased to confirm that the construction of this new power station is on schedule," said Maroga.
Anglo Coal South Africa, through its empowerment subsidiary, Anglo Inyosi, will supply the required coal for the life of the station.
The coal, which will be transported by conveyor belt, will be supplied from the nearby New Largo Reserve with supporting coal being supplied by the Zondagsfontein reserve.
Kusile Power Station will be the first power station in South Africa to have flue gas desulphurisation installed in order to ensure compliance with air quality standards.
Kusile is Eskom's second most advanced coal project after the Medupi Power Station in Limpopo, on which construction began in April.
"We estimate that some 7 000 beds will be required, along with 21 000 meals per day to cater for the construction workers at the peak of the construction activities," Maroga said.
- African Eye