The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has apologised to residents in parts of Accra affected by recent water supply disruptions.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, GWCL Communications Manager Stanley Martey said the demand for water in Accra currently exceeds what the city’s three treatment plants can supply.
According to him, the situation has worsened following the shutdown of one of the treatment plants, widening the gap between supply and demand.
“The demand for water in Accra exceeds the supply from the three water treatment plants. One of the plants has been shut down, worsening the situation. As a result, the gap between demand and supply has grown wider than before, and we are facing significant challenges. We want to assure the people of Accra, especially those affected in Teshie, Kpone, Nungua, and the eastern part of the city, that we are doing our best to manage the situation. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and kindly ask for your patience as we work to resolve these issues,” he said.
Mr. Martey explained that the disruption is affecting several communities, including Teshie, Kpone, Nungua, and parts of eastern Accra.
He noted that the affected plant operates under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangement and is not owned by GWCL. Some financial and legal issues between the parties involved have contributed to the shutdown.
Mr. Martey assured residents that government and GWCL are working to resolve the challenges and restore normal supply. He appealed to residents in the affected areas to remain patient as efforts continue to address the problem.
“The government is actively addressing the financial and legal aspects involved. It is important to note that the plant is not owned by Ghana Water; it operates under a Build-Operate-Transfer arrangement. After 25 years, ownership will transfer to Ghana Water, but there are obligations we must meet, including payment of certain capacity and viability charges.
“If any party defaults on these obligations, it can lead to legal issues that need to be resolved. This is a challenge we must overcome, and we are committed to finding an amicable solution to prevent it from happening again. We apologize once more and appreciate your understanding,” he added.
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