News:
January 14, 2019
Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has said some actions have been initiated to expand the 3 District Water Supply Scheme among others assessment of the water production.
According to the Minister the 3 District Water Supply Scheme was designed to serve a ten year projected population and currently serving a total of one hundred and sixty-two small towns and rural communities in six Districts; Ningo-Prampram, Shai Ossudoku, Ada East, Ada West, Central Tongu and North Tongu.
“Mr. Speaker, a private investor has carried out an assessment on the system and has proposed an investment of USD 27, 600,00 to meet the current total water demand, but because of possible delays, the Ministry together with the Finance Ministry is also exploring new ways to mobilize funds to improve water production and service delivery”, she disclosed.
The Minster made this remarks when Samuel Nartey George wanted to know the current state of the expansion work on the 3 district water project now 6 district Water project.
By: Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/ghanamps.com