By James Amoh Junior
Accra, July 28, GNA – Mr Adam Mutawakilu, Managing Director of Ghana Water Ltd (GWL), has inspected three water treatment plants in the Western and Central Regions earmarked for rehabilitation under a GH¢8.4 million project funded by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod).
The tour followed the signing of a rehabilitation agreement between GoldBod and GWL to restore the Bonsa, Daboase and Sekyere-Hemang Water Supply Systems to improve water production, operational efficiency and access to potable water in the beneficiary communities.
The facilities visited included the Bonsa Water Treatment Plant, which serves the Tarkwa Municipality, the Daboase Water Treatment Plant, which supplies the Takoradi Metropolis and surrounding communities, and the Sekyere-Hemang Water Treatment Plant in the Central Region.
The inspection enabled Management to assess the operational state of the facilities ahead of the commencement of rehabilitation works.
At the Bonsa Water Treatment Plant, Mr Mutawakilu inspected the effects of persistent siltation at the raw water abstraction point, described as one of the major challenges affecting production.
The Managing Director also inspected an improvised floating abstraction pump designed and fabricated by engineers in the Western Region to keep the Bonsa Water Treatment Plant operational despite the persistent siltation at the raw water intake.
The innovation has enabled the plant to continue abstracting water and maintain production under difficult operating conditions.
Mr Mutawakilu commended the ingenuity and commitment of the engineering team, describing the solution as a demonstration of the technical expertise within Ghana Water Ltd.
He, however, emphasised that the improvised system was only an interim measure and said the GoldBod-funded rehabilitation project would provide a permanent engineering solution to address the recurring challenge and improve the long-term reliability of the water supply system.
As part of the visit, the Managing Director held separate meetings with management and staff of the Western and Central Regional offices to review operational performance and discuss measures to improve service delivery.
The discussions focused on key performance indicators, revenue mobilisation, billing and collection, meter reading, customer service, reduction of Non-Revenue Water (NRW), staff accountability, supervision and the effective use of performance monitoring systems.
Regional managers presented reports on operational performance, achievements, ongoing interventions and challenges, while staff shared practical suggestions to improve operations.
The staff described the engagement as a morale booster that encouraged open communication, strengthened teamwork and provided clarity on Management’s expectations.
Mr Mutawakilu urged them to remain committed to professionalism, innovation, teamwork and accountability, saying every employee had a critical role in improving operational efficiency and delivering quality service to customers.
He said the success of the GoldBod-supported rehabilitation project would depend not only on infrastructure improvements but also on a strong performance culture across the Company.
The Managing Director said the regional tour formed part of GWL’s broader commitment to engaging employees, assessing operational realities and ensuring that the GH¢8.4 million rehabilitation project delivered lasting improvements in water production, infrastructure resilience and reliable water supply across the affected communities.
GNA
Edited by George-Ramsey Benamba