Kpeve (V/R) Jan 6, GNA – Mr Adam Mutawakilu, the Acting Managing Director (MD) of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL), has assured residents of Ho and its environs of an end to the current water supply challenges in the area.
He gave the assurance when he led a team of engineers to inspect the Kpeve Water Intake Point and Water Treatment Plant, where raw water is abstracted, treated and distributed to the Ho Municipality and surrounding communities, a statement by the GWL, signed by Mr Stanley Martey, Chief Manager of PR and Communication, said on Wednesday.
Although a submersible pump had been deployed as an interim measure, it was unable to pump enough water for treatment and distribution.
Mr Mutawakilu revealed that the company had assessed the situation and was implementing urgent measures to restore stable water supply to the area.
He said two new specified pumps had been procured and were expected to arrive in March to provide a medium-term but sustainable solution to the challenge.
To ensure that residents were not unduly affected, the GWL would collaborate with the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) and existing service providers to supply water to affected communities.
“In the meantime, the GWL will collaborate with the RCC and existing service providers to supply water to affected communities using tankers,” Mr Mutawakilu was quoted as saying.
He said the Government was determined to achieve the “Water For All Agenda” and that President Mahama was dedicated to initiating the Ho Water Expansion Project among others in the region to meet growing demands.
“The expansion of the Kpeve Treatment Plant is non-negotiable as it is the long-term solution to ensuring adequate water supply for the growing population,” he stated.
Mr Francis Lamptey, the Volta Regional Chief Manager, GWCL, explained that the Kpeve intake point had three pumps, with one operating at full capacity while the other two were on standby to pump water to the treatment plant for production and distribution.
Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, reiterated the Government’s commitment to resolving the water crisis, stating that plans were underway to organise a regional water dialogue to bring stakeholders together to find lasting solutions to the water supply challenges there.
He indicated that efforts were being made to complete the Adidome Water Project, which would serve Agotime-Ziope, Adaklu, and parts of Ho, providing the much-needed relief to residents.
GNA