The Management of Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced a scheduled shutdown of one of its plants in Kpong, serving the Krobo-Somanya area, from February 14th to 15th, 2024. This temporary closure is imperative for the installation of a new interconnection pipeline and foot valves at the Kpong Water Treatment Plant (WTP), aimed at increasing its capacity by approximately 3 million gallons per day (mgd) or 13,600m3.
While acknowledging the inconvenience this may cause, GWL assures the public that its dedicated team of engineers will work tirelessly within the stipulated timeframe to restore water supply to the affected communities. This initiative is in line with GWL’s commitment to significantly augment the water supply capacity from Kpong to parts of the Eastern and Greater-Accra Regions, effectively meeting the water demands of the growing population.
Communities affected by the shutdown, including Somanya, the entire Krobo area, and its surroundings, are urged to cooperate during this period. GWL advises essential service providers, particularly hospitals and schools in the area, to ensure adequate water storage arrangements. Moreover, alternative provisions have been made to alleviate the impact of the shutdown. Consumers are encouraged to communicate emergencies to their community leaders, assemblymen, and unit committee members.
Despite the inconvenience caused by the interruption, GWL emphasizes the importance of this project in enhancing services to the public. Management expresses regret for any inconvenience caused and urges consumers to bear with the situation for the overall improvement of water supply services.
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