Accra West to experience interruption in water supply – GWL
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- Ghana Water Limited said damage to a major transmission pipeline has interrupted water supply in parts of western Accra.
- A 500-millimeter pipeline burst during excavation work for underground storm drains, affecting communities including Mallam, Kaneshie, Korle Bu and Dansoman.
- GWL engineers are dewatering the flooded trench and preparing repairs, while the company apologised and promised further updates.
A damaged 500-millimeter transmission pipeline has interrupted water supply to parts of western Accra, Ghana Water Limited said.
The affected communities include Mallam, Darkuman, Kaneshie, Mataheko, Korle Bu, Mamprobi, Dansoman Township, Chorkor and surrounding areas.
The pipeline burst during excavation work by AWERCO Construction Ltd for underground storm drains between Kaneshie First Light and Hansonic Junction. Flooding filled the trench and prevented crews from immediately reaching the damaged section.
GWL said engineers and technical teams were working around the clock. Crews were dewatering the trench, while preparatory work had begun at one end of the damaged pipeline. The company apologised to affected customers and said it would provide updates through its official channels.
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