Government Set to Build 120 Kilometres of Pipelines In Kumasi

The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Dr. Freda Prempeh, has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing water distribution in Kumasi, Ghana.

Under the second phase of the Greater Kumasi Sanitation and Water project, a colossal 120 kilometers of pipelines will be laid to connect an additional 5,000 households to the Ghana Water Company’s network, providing access to clean and quality drinking water.

This expansion not only addresses the pressing need for improved water access but also serves to boost operational efficiency for the Ghana Water Company. The project aligns with the goals of the 2021 Population and Housing Census, which reported a commendable increase in basic drinking water services from 78% in 2017 to 87% by the end of 2021.

Dr. Freda Prempeh emphasized the positive impact of the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (GKMA) Sanitation and Water project on the sanitation conditions of low-income urban communities.

Component 2 of the project encompasses not only the extensive pipeline network but also the establishment of telemetry, reduction in non-revenue water, and the retooling of the Ghana Water Limited meter shop in Greater Kumasi.

Recent commissions of institutional sanitation facilities at Parkoso Senior High School and KNUST Senior High School mark significant strides in addressing sanitation challenges within educational institutions. The dire conditions of existing facilities had prompted students to seek alternatives outside the school premises, affecting attendance and hygiene.

As the National Coordinator of the GKMA-SWP, George Asiedu, revealed plans to commission 17 additional projects, it is evident that the momentum for positive change is building. These initiatives, sponsored by the World Bank, are not only transforming water access but also shaping the sanitation landscape for the better.