Tamale to See Improvement in Water Supply by November – President Mahama
Tamale is expected to see an increase in water supply by November when newly financed pumps at the existing waterworks at Dalong begin operating, President John Dramani Mahama has announced.
“By November, when the new pumps begin operating, Tamale will already see an increase in water supply, even before the EU-funded project begins,” he said when he received the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu II, and his delegation at Jubilee House.
President Mahama said the government had financed the replacement of the old pumps at Dalong as an interim measure while preparations continued for larger water-system projects planned for Tamale, Damongo and Yendi.
“In the meantime, we have financed the replacement of the old pumps at the existing waterworks at Dalong,” he said.
The President explained that funding had been secured for the three water systems, with the Minister of Finance having visited the European Union, where the funding was approved.
“We have secured funding for the Tamale, Damongo and Yendi water systems,” he said, adding that work on the three systems would commence very soon.
The November timeline offers an earlier expected improvement in Tamale’s water supply while the government prepares to begin the wider EU-funded infrastructure projects.
The President did not give a specific commencement date for the larger projects but said work would start soon.
The planned interventions form part of the government’s development commitments to Dagbon, which President Mahama said would include roads, education, healthcare, agricultural livelihoods and water supply.
“Above all, the people of Dagbon deserve to see the peace we enjoy reflected in better livelihoods, stronger public services and greater opportunities for their children,” he said.
President Mahama made the commitments during his meeting with the Regent, assuring him that Dagbon would receive its fair share of the development projects his government could undertake.
He also welcomed the Palace’s guidance on pressing community needs and said cooperation with relevant ministries, regional coordinating councils and district assemblies would help address the priorities of the people.
Richard Aniagyei, ISD
