Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced plans to begin spilling excess water from the Weija Dam.
In a notice dated April 7, 2025, the company explained that the dam’s water level has been steadily rising due to the onset of rains. According to GWCL, failure to release the excess water could pose a significant threat to lives and property, as it may lead to the collapse of the dam.
Although the company did not specify an exact start date for the exercise, it stated that the spillage would begin at a low rate to minimize the impact on downstream communities. The actual rate of release, however, would depend on the volume of inflow into the dam.
GWCL assured the public that the spillage would continue as long as water levels keep rising and expressed regret for any inconvenience the exercise may cause.
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