The Acting Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has embarked on a system-wide assessment tour of key water treatment plants in Accra to evaluate operational lapses and identify immediate solutions to boost production.
The visit follows management’s proactive recognition of critical challenges affecting water supply and the need for urgent interventions to bridge the demand-supply gap and ensure efficient service delivery.
The tour included visits to the Weija Water Treatment Plant, the Kpong Water Treatment Plant, and the Accra Desalination Plant, where Mr. Mutawakilu sought firsthand insight into the challenges hindering optimal water production.
He engaged with plant engineers and operators to assess infrastructure conditions, technical constraints, and areas requiring urgent intervention.
With Accra’s daily water demand estimated at 220 million gallons against a production capacity of only 130 million gallons, the city faces a significant shortfall of 90 million gallons.
Acknowledging this gap, Mr. Mutawakilu assured stakeholders that GWL is committed to enhancing operational efficiency, producing at optimum capacity, and deploying modern technology to improve supply.
He stressed the need for swift action to address equipment maintenance issues, upgrade aging infrastructure, and resolve operational setbacks that hinder optimal production. He emphasized the importance of immediate interventions, including system upgrades, to enhance water availability for residents in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area.
Accompanied by his team of chief managers and the acting deputy managing director in charge of operations, Mr. Mutawakilu reiterated GWL’s dedication to implementing both short-term and long-term solutions to ensure residents have access to a reliable and sustainable water supply.
As part of the tour, he also visited strategic installations, including the Mile 18 Central Workshop, where essential repairs and fabrication of large pipes, pumps, and drainage systems are carried out. He also inspected the central store, where essential chemicals and other materials are kept.
The facility plays a crucial role in maintaining water infrastructure, and efforts are underway to provide the necessary resources to ensure the swift repair of old pumps and parts vital for improving Accra’s water supply.
As part of its long-term strategy, the MD noted that GWL is considering adopting advanced water treatment technologies to improve efficiency and reduce water losses. Additionally, plans are underway to rehabilitate aging infrastructure and expand existing treatment plants to boost production capacity in line with the growing population and industrial expansion.
Mr. Mutawakilu reiterated that while short-term measures will help alleviate immediate supply challenges, long-term investments in infrastructure and policy reforms are essential to ensuring water security for Accra and its surrounding areas.
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