Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) will undertake planned maintenance works involving the isolation and replacement of weak sections on the 21-inch and 42-inch transmission pipelines between Kpong and Tema from Thursday, August 6 to Saturday, August 8, 2026.
The exercise forms part of the Company’s proactive infrastructure maintenance programme aimed at improving the reliability, efficiency and sustainability of water supply to customers.
Routine engineering assessments have identified more than 300 metres of deteriorated sections along the transmission pipelines that require urgent replacement to prevent major pipeline failures, reduce water losses and ensure reliable water supply.
To facilitate the maintenance works safely and efficiently, the Kpong Water Treatment Plant will be temporarily shut down, while five sections of varying lengths of the transmission pipelines are isolated for replacement. As a result, customers supplied by the Kpong Water Supply System are expected to experience temporary interruptions in water supply and reduced water pressure throughout the maintenance period.
The affected areas include the entire eastern part of Accra, including Gbetsile, Ashaiman, Katamanso, Zenu, Atadeka, Afienya, Appolonia, Prampram, Kpone, Dawhenya, all communities within the Tema Metropolis, Spintex, Baatsona, Sakumono, Nungua, Teshie and surrounding communities, as well as Kpong, Akuse, Somanya, Atimpoku and nearby towns.
Ghana Water Ltd assures the public that its engineers and technical teams will work continuously throughout the three-day period to complete the replacement works within schedule and restore normal water supply as quickly as possible.
The Company sincerely regrets the inconvenience this temporary interruption may cause and appeals to all affected customers to store adequate quantities of water ahead of the commencement of the maintenance works and use the available water judiciously throughout the period.
Critical institutions, including hospitals, health facilities and other essential service providers, are encouraged to make the necessary contingency arrangements. Where feasible, Ghana Water Ltd will deploy water tankers to support selected critical institutions during the maintenance period.
This intervention is a necessary investment in safeguarding one of the country’s most strategic water transmission systems. The replacement of the deteriorated pipeline sections will significantly reduce the incidence of pipeline bursts, minimise emergency shutdowns, improve operational efficiency and enhance the long-term reliability of water supply to customers in Tema and the eastern corridor of the Greater Accra Region.
Ghana Water Ltd remains committed to providing safe, reliable and sustainable potable water to the people of Ghana and appreciates the understanding, cooperation and patience of all customers during this important maintenance exercise.
The Company will provide regular updates on the progress of the works through its official communication channels and notify the public immediately normal water supply has been fully restored.
