Rural Electrification in Bahoruco advances with a public investment that already exceeds RD$48.5 million and aims to expand access to electricity in communities of Tamayo and other municipalities of the province.
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, led the inauguration of the rehabilitation and extension of electrical networks in Uvilla, the El Jobo section, and the José Francisco Peña Gómez neighborhood, in the municipality of Tamayo. The work had an investment of RD$19.5 million and directly benefits 375 households.
According to the Ministry of Energy and Mines, the project was executed through the Rural and Suburban Electrification Directorate, as part of a plan to reduce the energy gap in remote areas. In practice, rural electrification not only implies poles and cabling, but also continuity of service, lighting, and better conditions for local economic activity.
Rural Electrification and New Works in Bahoruco
During the event, Santos announced the start of new extensions in Mena Abajo and Vuelta Grande, with an additional investment of RD$29 million. To this is added the installation of 250 luminaries and the lifting of 36 projects of electrification for different municipalities and municipal districts of Bahoruco between this year and 2027.
The mentioned communities include Tamayo, Villa Jaragua, Los Ríos, Neiba, El Palmar, Monserrat, Clavellinas, Santana, and Santa Bárbara. The scope confirms that rural electrification in the province does not limit itself to a single point, but forms part of a broader territorial expansion.
Impact of Rural Electrification
Santos stated that bringing electricity to these areas strengthens security, supports entrepreneurship, and improves daily life for families. He also stated that electricity is a social transformation tool because it facilitates study, raises productivity, and reduces the isolation of historically lagging communities.
“Electricity not only turns on light bulbs; it also connects families, generates well-being, and returns opportunities,” said the minister during the activity.
The official bet coincides with a known reality in the country: rural areas usually face greater challenges in coverage, stability, and expansion of networks. Therefore, each advance in rural electrification has a direct effect on basic services, nocturnal mobility, and small commercial activities.
In Bahoruco, the Government projects maintaining the execution of works during 2026 and 2027, with a focus on networks, luminaries, and photovoltaic systems. If the announcements are fulfilled, rural electrification will continue to be one of the visible axes of public investment in the province.
