The Sunyani water supply extension project in Ghana is set to commence. State-owned Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) revealed the report.
Late last the country’s government approved to a commercial contract agreement between them and GWCL and LR group for an amount US $142M phase one of the project. LR Group will construct a water intake that will feed a drinking water plant with a capacity of 55,000 m3 per day. The future facility will also be equipped with at-grade and elevated tanks with a total capacity of approximately 16,500 m3.
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Sunyani water supply project
Two booster stations and standpipes, will also be constructed and further laying of 93 km of transmission pipes, the provision of 10,000 household meters, the construction of laboratories and chemical storage buildings, and the construction of a power line to supply the entire facility will also be featured in the project.
Overall works on the project will be completed by November 2025, benefiting residents of Chiraa, Fiapre, Nsoatre, Mantukwa, Dumasua, Odomase, Kwatire and some of the neighbouring communities in the Sunyani West Municipality. The communities of Tanoso, Techire, Yamfo, Susuanso, Adrobaa, Afrisipakrom and surrounding communities in the municipality of Tano North in the Ahafo region will also benefit from the project.
Ghana has made significant progress in providing basic water services at the national level. However, only 36% of people use a safely managed water source, while only 18% have access to at least basic sanitation. Maintenance and management of existing infrastructure also remains a challenge, as population growth and draining of wetlands combine to make water scarce, and rapid urbanization is further stressing access to safe drinking water and sanitation in cities.