Parts of Accra to experience water shortage as GWCL shuts Weija plant
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced that some parts of Accra will not have access to potable water as it shuts down the Weija Headworks on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
The company in a press statement noted that the shut down is temporary and follows a request made by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Ltd.
According to GWCL, this is to enable the ECG carry out expansion works at one of the stations that powers the Weija Raw Water Pumping Station
The GWCL in a press release announcing the shutdown urged its customers to store enough water.
“Customers are also to note that water production and supply will resume as soon as work by ECG is completed,” the release said.
Affected areas incude: Kasoa, Weija, Mallam Junction, McCarthy Hill, Bortianor, Gbawe, Anyaa, Awoshie, Dansoman, Sakaman, Glefe, Odorkor, Mataheko, Mamprobi, Chorkor, Kaneshie, Akweteyman, Abeka-Lapaz, Nii Boi Town, Tesano, Achimota, Accra Central business district, parts of Ministries and surrounding areas.
Read details of the press statement below: