President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government has successfully secured funding to address the water crisis in Damongo, located in the Savannah Region. The European Union has committed financial support for the construction of a new water supply system for the area.
“We have all the designs ready, and the European Union has offered funding to execute the project,” President Mahama revealed.
During his ‘Thank You Tour’ in the Savannah Region, the President reassured the residents of Damongo that the government is dedicated to resolving the ongoing water shortage, with the project set to begin soon.
He emphasized the importance of clean water, stating, “Your Majesty, access to clean water is not a luxury but a basic right.” He also informed Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I that the long-awaited Damongo water supply system would soon be operational.
Once completed, the project will supply clean water to Damongo and its surrounding areas. “This project will draw water from Yapei and supply it to Damongo. I am pleased to announce that it will serve the 8,000 residents of Damongo and its environs,” President Mahama added.
The previous NPP administration had laid the groundwork for the Damongo Water Supply Project, which involved a $49 million credit facility from UK Export Finance and Deutsche Bank AG.
Currently, Damongo’s water supply relies on an irrigation dam. However, due to siltation issues caused by adverse climatic conditions, the existing plant has been non-operational since 2005. As a result, residents have had to depend on private hand-dug wells and boreholes with hand pumps for their water supply.
The new Water Supply System is designed to meet the needs of Damongo and surrounding communities until 2040, in line with government policy. The system is expected to serve a population of around 68,000 people, with an average daily water demand of about 8,800 cubic meters.
