Mr. Adam Mutawakilu, the Acting Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), has embarked on a system-wide inspection of key water treatment plants in Accra to address production shortfalls and improve water supply in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area.
The tour, which covered the Weija Water Treatment Plant, the Kpong Water Treatment Plant, and the Accra Desalination Plant, was aimed at identifying operational challenges and exploring immediate solutions to enhance production capacity.
Accra’s daily water demand stands at approximately 220 million gallons, but the city’s current production capacity is only 130 million gallons, leaving a significant deficit of 90 million gallons.
Mr. Mutawakilu’s visit reflects management’s urgency in bridging this gap and ensuring efficient service delivery.
During the tour, Mr. Mutawakilu engaged with plant engineers and operators to assess the state of infrastructure and identify technical setbacks affecting water production.
He stressed the need for immediate action to address equipment maintenance issues and upgrade aging infrastructure to improve operational efficiency.
“We are committed to enhancing production capacity and ensuring that residents have access to a more consistent and reliable water supply,” Mr. Mutawakilu stated.
“GWL will deploy modern technology and implement targeted interventions to address these challenges.”
The GWL team also visited strategic installations, including the Mile 18 Central Workshop, where essential repairs on large pipes, pumps, and drainage systems are carried out, and the Central Store, which houses vital chemicals and materials for water treatment.
Mr. Mutawakilu emphasized that ensuring the availability of these resources would be key to sustaining water production and addressing supply challenges.
Following the inspection, Mr. Mutawakilu reaffirmed the government’s commitment under President John Dramani Mahama to improving the water sector.
He outlined plans to adopt advanced water treatment technologies, rehabilitate aging infrastructure, and expand existing treatment plants to meet the growing demand driven by population and industrial growth.
“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,” Mr. Mutawakilu added.
GWL’s leadership remains confident that these strategic interventions will significantly improve water availability and secure a more sustainable supply system for the capital.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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