By Stanley Senya, GNA
Accra, July 27, GNA – The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, in partnership with World Vision Ghana, has handed over a sustainable water supply system to the people of Damang in the Tarkwa Municipality of the Western Region, to improve access to safe and reliable drinking water.
The project formed part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation and World Vision Ghana in 2024, to improve access to safe water, strengthen water governance and promote sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in the Damang community.
A statement issued in Accra said the water supply system comprised newly drilled and rehabilitated boreholes, a 100-cubic-metre reservoir, a solar-powered pumping system, an extensive water distribution network, strategically located standpipes, household connections and dedicated water supply to schools and healthcare facilities.
It said the completed project had connected more than 200 households to the water network and was expected to benefit thousands of residents, by providing reliable access to safe drinking water for homes, schools, health facilities and public spaces.
The statement said it was expected to improve public health, enhance healthcare delivery and reduce the time spent fetching water, particularly by women and children.
Mr Abdel Razak Yakubu, the Executive Secretary of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, said the project reflected the Foundation’s commitment to investing in communities to create lasting social impact through sustainable development initiatives.
He said the successful completion of the Damang Water Supply System demonstrated what could be achieved through meaningful partnerships among communities and development organisations.
“At the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, our goal is to create enduring value for communities through investments that improve lives and contribute to long-term development. We are proud to have partnered with World Vision Ghana to deliver a project that will benefit generations of residents,” he said.
Ms Tinah Mukunda, the National Director of World Vision Ghana, said access to safe water remained fundamental to improving the well-being of children and families and commended the collaboration for delivering a lasting solution to the community.
She said access to clean water had the power to transform lives by improving health, strengthening livelihoods, and creating better opportunities for children and families in Damang.
Beyond the physical infrastructure, the partners said the project placed strong emphasis on long-term sustainability through governance structures and capacity building to enable the community to effectively manage and maintain the water system for future generations.
Mr Moses Asumaku, the Secretary of the Damang Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) Committee, expressed appreciation to the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation and World Vision Ghana for responding to one of the community’s most pressing needs.
He said the project had significantly improved access to quality water and would make a lasting difference in the lives of residents.
Traditional leaders, local government representatives, community members and officials from both organisations attended the handover ceremony and reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the project through strong community ownership and effective local governance.
GNA
Edited by Christabel Addo