The Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Ing. Dr. Clifford Braimah has expressed that the population growth in Accra has surpassed the capacity of the water company.
Concerns have been raised by residents in various areas such as Adenta, Kasoa, Weija, and Apaapa in La, regarding the irregular water supply affecting their communities.
Residents claim that this situation has significantly affected their daily lives, leading some to resort to purchasing water from tankers at high prices. According to their complaints, the Ghana Water Company Limited did not communicate plans for temporary water supply cuts in specific communities, with some experiencing a lack of water for nearly a year.
Addressing the issue of inconsistent water supply on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, January 22, Ing. Braimah acknowledged the necessity for the GWCL to upgrade its machinery to meet the growing demands of Accra’s residents.
“In Accra, the volume of water we produce has been outpaced by the population, and we are considering the establishment of a new system at Kpone to enhance our production. However, financial constraints have been a challenge since 2017 and 2018. We have been working on it, but the lack of resources has been a hindrance.”
He further acknowledged that some of the complaints were related to localized faults, and if reported to the nearest GWCL office, they could be addressed promptly.
