Ghana Water Ltd to Undertake Major Pipeline Maintenance in Accra
Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has announced that it will carry out planned maintenance works on its major transmission pipelines between Kpong and Tema from Thursday, August 6 to Saturday, August 8, 2026.
The exercise, which involves replacing weak sections of the 21-inch and 42-inch pipelines, is part of the company’s proactive infrastructure maintenance programme aimed at improving the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of water supply.
According to a press statement issued on Tuesday, routine engineering assessments identified more than 300 metres of deteriorated pipeline sections requiring urgent replacement to prevent major failures, reduce water losses, and ensure consistent supply. To facilitate the works safely, the Kpong Water Treatment Plant will be temporarily shut down, while five sections of the pipelines are isolated for replacement.
As a result, customers served by the Kpong Water Supply System will experience temporary interruptions in water supply and reduced pressure throughout the three days. The affected areas include the entire eastern part of Accra, covering Gbetsele, Ashaiman, Katamanso, Zenu, Atadeka, Afienya, Appolonia, Prampram, Kpone, Dawhenya, and all communities within the Tema Metropolis.
“Other areas such as Spintex, Baatsona, Sakumono, Nungua, Teshie, and surrounding communities will also be impacted, along with towns along the transmission corridor including Kpong, Akuse, Somanya, Atimpoku, and nearby communities,” it added.
GWL assured the public that its engineers and technical teams will work continuously to complete the replacement works within schedule and restore normal supply as quickly as possible.
“We expressed regret for the inconvenience and appealed to customers to store adequate water ahead of the shutdown and use it judiciously during the period,” it stated.
Critical institutions such as hospitals and health facilities have been advised to make contingency arrangements, while GWL indicated that water tankers will be deployed to support selected essential service providers where feasible.
The company stated that the intervention is a necessary investment in safeguarding one of Ghana’s most strategic water transmission systems.
The replacement of deteriorated sections, it said, will reduce pipeline bursts, minimise emergency shutdowns, improve operational efficiency, and enhance long-term reliability of supply to customers in Tema and the eastern corridor of Greater Accra.
GWL reaffirmed its commitment to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable potable water to the people of Ghana and promised to provide regular updates on the progress of the works through its official communication channels.
Margaret Adjeley Sowah, ISD
