The Ghana Water Company has commenced spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam.
This is Contained in a press release dated May 23 and signed by the Chief Manager in charge of PR and Communication, Mr Stanley Martey.
“With the onset of the raining season, Management of Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) hereby informs the public, especially residents living downstream of the Weija Dam that spillage of excess water from the dam has commenced.
The current level of the Dam is 45ft, thus, 2ft below the maximum safe operating level of 47ft. The dam level is increasing steadily and its being monitored on an hourly basis. To safeguard the structural integrity of the dam and to avert any potential disaster, minimal spillage has begun,” he explained.
The Management of GWL caution inhabitants downstream “to evacuate the area to forestall any eventuality. Additionally, the Ga West Municipal Assembly has been advised to desilt the estuary to facilitate the smooth flow of excess water into the sea and to clear accumulated refuse along the course of the river. Residents downstream must heed all warnings from NADMO and other agencies mandated to manage disaster.”
The press release further noted that, “The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), National Security, Chiefs of Weija, Ogblogo, Tetegu, Weija, Gbawe, opinion leaders and all stakeholders including institutions and organizations who have properties downstream are being informed of the development and current situation at the dam.
It listed the communities likely to be affected as, “Tetegu, Oblogo, Pambros Salt, Lower McCarthy Hill, Lower Weija, Bojo Beach, Adakope and surrounding communities.”
“Management of GWL urges the public to cooperate fully in this exercise to prevent a recurrence of past disasters. We kindly request that all affected residents remain cooperative and adhere to any safety instructions issued by Municipal Assembly to ensure their safety and prevent any untoward incidents,” the GWL pleaded.
