The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWL) has announced a planned shutdown of the Barekese Water Treatment Plant (WTP) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to allow the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to carry out essential maintenance works on its power lines.
In a statement issued on Monday, July 21, GWL said the shutdown will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and assured the public that operations will resume as soon as power is restored.
The temporary outage is expected to affect several communities, including Kronum Cement, Heman, Amoaman, Nketia, Asuofua, CONSAR Quarry, Adankwame, Adugama, Naachia Quarry, Barekese Town, Abira, Offinso, Namong, Kayera, Tutuase, Nsuotam, Kyerekrom, Boamang, Tetrem, Habitat, Ahenkro, Kwamang, Kodie, Akrofrom, Aduman, Aduamoah, Denase, Pampatia, KCG Company, and surrounding areas.
GWL advised residents and institutions in the affected areas to store enough water ahead of the shutdown and apologised for any inconvenience the temporary disruption may cause.
Read below the statement by GWL
TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN OF BAREKESE WTP
Dear Team,
Please be informed that Barekese Water Treatment Plant (WTP) will be shut down on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM to allow the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to conduct maintenance on the power lines.
Operations at Barekese WTP will resume as soon as power is restored.
Attached is a communique from ECG
We appreciate your cooperation.
#GWL ASHANTI PR & COMMS OFFICE
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