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Evacuate now or risk disaster – GWL warns as Weija Dam Spillage begins

Faridatu Seidu — Fri, 23 May 2025 15:56:19 +0000

Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has started a controlled release of excess water from the Weija Dam as water levels near capacity due to the rainy season. The company is urging residents in downstream communities to evacuate immediately to avoid any potential disaster.

In a statement issued on Friday, May 23, GWL reported that the water level at the dam has reached 45 feet, just two feet below its maximum operating level. To protect the dam’s structural integrity and prevent flooding, a minimal spillage has been initiated.

GWL’s management is cautioning all inhabitants living downstream to move to safer grounds as a precautionary measure. Communities at risk include Tetegu, Oblogo, Pambros Salt, Lower McCarthy Hill, Lower Weija, Bojo Beach, Adakope, and the surrounding areas.

The company advises residents in these zones to relocate immediately to higher ground and to follow all safety guidelines from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other relevant authorities.

In addition, GWL has appealed to the Ga West Municipal Assembly to desilt the estuary and clear refuse along the river course. This is vital to ensure the free flow of water into the sea and to reduce the risk of flooding.

The statement concluded with a call for public cooperation: “We kindly request all affected residents to remain cooperative and adhere strictly to safety instructions issued by the Municipal Assembly to ensure their safety and prevent any untoward incidents.”

GWL emphasized that community collaboration is essential to avoid a repeat of past flood disasters caused by dam overflows.

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Gertrude Okyere — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:23:13 +0000

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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Gertrude Okyere — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:07:05 +0000

Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced it is set to begin the spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam.

In a letter dated March 7, 2024, GWCL stated the water level is gradually rising due to the onset of the rains.

Failure to spill the dam according to GWCL will endanger lives and properties as it will cause potential collapse.

Although GWCL did not categorically state when the exercise will begin, the letter noted the spilling process would commence at a low rate to minimise its downstream impact.

However, the actual rate would be dictated by the incoming flow of water into the dam and the spillage would continue as long as the water level continue to rise.

GWCL has expressed regret for any inconveniences that may arise as a result of the spillage.

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Below is the statement:

Weija Dam spillage to begin any time soon – GWCL

Gertrude Okyere — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 12:19:57 +0000

The Management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced that it will begin spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam any time soon.

This announcement is to forewarn citizens living downstream of the Weija Dam to begin evacuating the vicinity to forestall any disasters when the spillage begins.

According to the GWCL: “The level of the Dam as of Friday 28^th April, 2023 is 46ft, 1ft below the maximum safe operating level of 47ft. The dam levels are monitored on an hourly basis and the GWCL will not hesitate to open the spill gates, should the level go above 46.5ft, so as not to compromise the integrity of the dam and to avert any disaster.”

The GWCL added that to ensure that the damage caused as a result of the spillage is kept at a minimum; the Weija Municipal Assembly has been informed to desilt the estuary to enable easy flow of the water into the sea and to clear heaps of refuse along the course of the river.

“The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), National Security, Chiefs of Weija, Ogblogo, Tetegu, Weija, Gbawe, opinion leaders and all stakeholders including institutions and organizations who have properties downstream have been informed of the development and current situation at the dam,” it satated.

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The communities likely to be affected by the exercise include Tetegu, Oblogo, Pambros Salt, Lower McCarthy Hill, Lower Weija, Bojo Beach, Adakope and surrounding communities.

“Management of GWCL expects that the public will be supportive in this exercise to avoid a reoccurrence of the disaster that has occurred in the past,” it concluded.