A joint team comprising representatives from the Community Water and Sanitation Agency, led by deputy CEO Issahaku Nuhu Putiaha and IRC Ghana recently conducted a comprehensive inspection of the ongoing Rural Water Utilization Project (RWUP).
The inspection focused on the beneficiary communities within the Adumbanso and Wassa Dunkwa districts of the Western Region. This vital project is being brought to fruition through a generous US$5.4 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. The overarching goal of the RWUP is to establish sustainable pipe-borne water systems, providing reliable access to clean water for approximately 15,000 residents in these areas.
Project Overview:
The RWUP stands as a crucial intervention designed to significantly enhance access to safe and reliable drinking water in rural areas, where water scarcity has long presented a persistent challenge. The initiative’s scope includes the construction of modern mechanized water systems.
These systems encompass the drilling of boreholes, the erection of overhead tanks for storage, and the establishment of robust distribution networks, all engineered to ensure a long-term, consistent water supply.
Inspection Highlights:
During their inspection visit, the joint CWSA and IRC Ghana team meticulously assessed the progress of the construction works, reviewed the technical installations, and engaged in meaningful discussions with various local stakeholders. This engagement included vital interactions with community leaders and members of the water management committees.
Residents in both Adumbanso and Wassa Dunkwa expressed considerable optimism about the project. They highlighted that the new water systems would significantly alleviate the daily hardships currently associated with fetching water from distant and frequently contaminated sources.
Next Steps:
With construction advancing steadily and according to plan, the Rural Water Utilization Project is firmly on track to be completed and become fully operational within its scheduled timeline.
The successful implementation of the RWUP is poised to serve as a valuable model for future rural water projects across Ghana. It underscores the critical importance of secure and sustainable financing mechanisms, robust community engagement, and the adoption of innovative water solutions in addressing Ghana’s water needs.
 in the Western Region, set to provide sustainable pipe-borne water to 15,000 residents in Adumbanso and Wassa Dunkwa.){kind=link}