African Excellence Awards 2026 Mauritius has seen significant improvements in its energy and civil infrastructure in recent years, defined by the implementation of major renewable projects and a broader effort to enhance national infrastructure and economic development. At the forefront of this transformation stands Gokhool Engineering and Constructions Company, an engineering and construction company boasting a lengthy portfolio of projects that have helped transform Mauritius’s infrastructure into the thriving landscape it is today. We took a closer look at the company below, following its recent recognition in the African Excellence Awards 2026. ased in Mauritius, Gokhool Engineering and Constructions Company (GECC) is an engineering company that focuses primarily on the installation of high-voltage/low-voltage power lines. In the years since its inception, the company has evolved to stand as a leading provider of power infrastructure solutions, specialising in overhead and underground power line construction, civil works, and renewable energy projects such as solar installations. GECC was established by Mr Farouk Gokhool, a seasoned professional boasting more than four decades of experience in power line construction and engineering. Prior to founding the company, Farouk worked as a qualified technician and later as a manager at AGS Ltd. These roles were essential to Farouk’s development, enabling the Founder to gain Best Turnkey Power Infrastructure Contractor 2026 & Renewable Energy Construction Excellence Award 2026 – Mauritius B extensive expertise in the field. Leveraging these unmatched capabilities, Farouk Gokhool founded Gokhool Engineering and Constructions Company in 2001. Farouk has steadily grown GECC for 25 years, and the company has accumulated valuable experience in supply chain management, project design, construction, maintenance, and upgrading electrical networks. Its clients primarily include the Central Electricity Board, independent power producers, government ministries, municipalities, and village councils, reflecting its trusted position within Mauritius’s energy and civil infrastructure sectors. To these clients, GECC offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for major electrical and civil infrastructure projects. This includes the supply, installation, and maintenance of high-voltage/low-voltage power lines, both overhead and underground; the supply and installation of substations and electrical equipment; civil construction and engineering works; the installation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems; construction vehicle and equipment hire; and the construction of solar farms as turnkey projects. Specialising in the end-to-end delivery of high-voltage/low-voltage electrical systems, GECC is a trusted provider for key clients that include the Central Electricity Board (CEB) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Its expertise extends to the supply and termination of HV cabling up to 66kV, including transformers and ring main units, as well as complete LV cable systems with all associated infrastructure. As a trusted main partner to the Central Electricity Board (CEB), GECC is instrumental in supporting the Board’s mission to ensure the reliable generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of energy across Mauritius. The CEB is a state-owned organisation under the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities in Mauritius, governed by the Central Electricity Board Act of 1963. As the sole authority for electricity transmission, distribution, and supply, the CEB ensures that Mauritius’s power needs are met efficiently and sustainably. Today, GECC boasts an impressive portfolio of successful turnkey projects spanning project construction, maintenance, technical consulting, and civil engineering. This includes the design, construction, and commissioning of a 66kV substation for a 15 MW solar farm in northern Mauritius, as well as many complex electrical and solar infrastructure projects spanning electrical transmission and distribution lines, substations, industrial facilities and manufacturing plants, commercial developments, institutional campuses, treatment works, housing estates, civil works, and synthetic turf and track installation.
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