Cabinet has approved a €233million facility for the construction of Tamale and Damongo water systems as part of effort to improve water supply to thousands of homes in the Northern region.
The project is aimed at addressing the current water supply constraints due to population growth and demand which have rendered the Tamale water supply system incapable of supplying potable drinking water to all residents in its coverage area.
Information minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah who disclosed this at a press briefing today said the project is aimed at addressing the ongoing water rationing situation in the area.
“This new project is aimed addressing the supply constraints for Tamale and its surrounding communities as well as achieving the GOG target of water for all by 2030. The total number of target beneficiaries is almost 800,000 from Tamale through Yapei and Damongo,” he stated.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah further indicated that the project which is being paid for by money from an export credit facility from a number of institutions led by Deutsche Bank will cover the full scope of work.
“The scope of work for the project covers the construction of a new water treatment plant with pumps and transmission pipelines, pumping station, new district offices at Tamale and installation of dedicated power lines. Additionally, water asset management would be improved s through the provision and laying of primary distribution network, service connection materials and training of staff,” he stated.
Story by: Sena Nombo/Radiogoldlive.com
