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The Management of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Ashanti Region, has announced a scheduled shutdown of the Barekese Water Treatment Plant.
The shutdown is set to take place from Monday, March 17th to Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.
This temporary halt in operations is necessary to facilitate the installation of new interconnection pipelines and foot valves at the Suame roundabout, which is expected to enhance the metropolis’s water supply.
GWL in a statement acknowledged the inconvenience this may cause to the affected communities, which include Offinso, the entire Kumasi Metropolis, and its environs.
However, the Management has assured the public that their dedicated team of engineers will work diligently within the estimated time frame to restore water supply.
“This measure is in line with GWL’s commitment to enhance the water supply capacity from the Barekese Water Treatment Plant to improve water service delivery and address the supply challenges in the metropolis,” the statement read.
GWL has urged all essential service providers, particularly hospitals and schools in the area, to ensure they have adequate storage for the duration of the shutdown.
The Management of GWL expressed deep regret for the inconvenience caused but pleaded with consumers to bear with the situation, emphasising that the project aims to improve the overall water services provided to the public.
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This maintenance is long overdue but the timing couldn’t be worse with the current heatwave. Has GWL considered setting up temporary water distribution points for vulnerable communities during the shutdown period?
Good move by GWL to prioritize infrastructure upgrades. For affected residents, I recommend filling all available containers and limiting non-essential water use. Maybe GWL could share a detailed schedule showing which areas will be impacted first when service resumes?