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Kumasi to experience water shortage as Ghana Water shuts Barekese plant for three days

The Kumasi metropolis is expected to experience an acute water shortage beginning Monday, March 17, 2025, as the Ghana Water Limited in Ashanti region prepares to shut down the Barekese Water Treatment plant.

Management of the water distribution company, in a press release, indicated the planned shutdown is to make way for the installation of new interconnection pipelines and foot valves at the Suame roundabout.

The temporary shutdown, which is expected to last for three days, is part of efforts to improve water supply to the metropolis.

Customers of the water company in the entire Kumasi metropolis, Offinso and adjoining communities will have to seek alternative water sources for their daily chores during the period.

“These communities are therefore urged to bear with us during this period of shutdown,” the statement read.

Other essential service providers, including hospitals and schools in the affected areas, have also been advised to store adequate water for the period.

Acknowledging the inconvenience the exercise may cause, the GWL assured of working diligently to restore water supply to the affected communities within the estimated timeframe.

“This measure is in-line with GWL’s commitment to enhance the water supply capacity from the Barekese Water Treatment Plant to improve water service delivery, and address the supply challenges in the metropolis,” the statement read.

The statement concluded that “Management of GWL deeply regrets the inconvenience that the interruption will cause but pleads with consumers to bear with the situation since the project is meant at improving on the services to the public”.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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