RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS
East - West Water Transfer Interconnection
It involved the supply and laying of 14km of two 630mm HDPE pipelines between Weija Treatment Plant and the Accra Terminal Reservoir, improvement in the distribution system, replacement of pumps at Okponglo Booster Station and installation of a new 15 million gallons (66,000m3/day) treatment plant at Weija.
The estimated cost of the revised scope of works was about US$32 million. Messrs Scancom Limited contributed $20 million and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning provided the remaining amount of $12 million.
Messrs Ballast Nedam was the contractor and Messrs Royal Haskoning the Supervising Engineers. The works was substantially completed in December 2008.
An extension to the contract was granted for rehabilitation of four filters and replacement of two intake pumps at Weija which upon completion has allowed the full impact of the project to be felt.
The project has made water available to about 877,654 people. The areas benefitting include Nima, Roman Ridge, Adenta, Ashalley Botwe, Madina, Kwabenya, Ashongman, East Legon, parts of Dome, Tantra Hill, Cantonments, Labone, La, New Achimota and newly developing settlements along the Nsawam road.
Baifikrom Water Supply Expansion Project
Ms Spaans Babcock B.V. of the Netherlands executed the Baifikrom Water Supply Project at a cost of Euro 25.870 million. The project was completed in October 2008 and officially inaugurated on November 2008.
The scope of works consisted of installation of mechanical and electrical equipment, construction of permanent dam/weir across the Ochi-Amissa River, construction of raw water intake station, two new reservoirs and two booster pumping stations and construction of a new 11,400 metre cube (2.5 million gallon daily) per day treatment plant at Baifikrom.
Other works included laying of standby intake pipes from Irrigation Authority dam to the treatment plant, provision of sludge treatment and disposal facilities, laying of 32.6 km water transport mains, laying of 55kilometres distribution pipes, supply of 100 standpipes and provision and installation of meters.
The project is meant to solve the perennial water shortage in Baifikrom, Mankesim and surrounding areas. The project is also to tackle the environmental problems created by the non-treatment of effluent from the existing plant.
The project has made potable water available to about 120,771 people. Beneficiary towns include Mankesim, Anyinam, Gyedu, Narkwa, Anokye, Asaafa, Suprodu, Kromantse, Kuntu and Anomabu.
Cape Coast Water Supply Expansion Project
The project involved the construction of new treatment plant (30,000m3/d) on the Pra River at Sekyere Hemang and supply of treated water to all towns en-route to Cape Coast up to year 2020. The project was started on 11th November 2005, completed in January 2008 and commissioned in November 2008.
The project cost was €36.97 million for works and €3.095 million for engineering supervision. Contracts were signed with Messrs Ballast Nedam for execution of works and Royal Haskoning for supervision.
Works involved the construction of two clarifiers, collection chamber, dosing tank, distribution chamber, intake civil structure, installation of electrical cables for power supply to the plant, electro-mechanical works at Brimsu Headworks, construction of filter houses and administration block and laying of HDPE pipelines and distribution network.
The major towns enjoying uninterrupted water supply include Cape Coast Municipality, Elmina, Moree, Abura Dunkwa, British and Dutch Komenda. The surrounding villages near the water treatment plant Sekyere Hemang, Abroad, Bethlehem, Dughans Camp, Ebukrom Junction, Ebukrom village, Duabor, Nsadwir, Beach village and Abrem Agona have also been connected.
Tamale Water Supply Expansion
The Tamale Water Supply Expansion Project which cost €45 million was funded by the Dutch Government Mixed Credit Facility under the ORET/MILIEV program consisting of a grant of 50% of the project cost and 50% contribution by the Government of Ghana through a concessionary loan from the ING Bank.
The Project was implemented on a turnkey basis by Messrs Biwater and commissioned on 28th November 2008.
The scope of works covered intake installations at Nawuni, the supply and installation of two new vertical shaft pumps at the intake tower, laying of transmission mains from Nawuni to Dalun, construction of new 6MGD treatment facilities at Dalun, construction of transmission mains from Dalun to Kukuo Yelpasi, construction of water storage compound comprising four 1.1 MG reservoirs and a booster station at Kukuo Yelpasi and reinforcement and extension of distribution networks in Tamale and its environs.
A water assets management programme to improve customer billing and reduction of unaccounted for water was also undertaken as part of the project.
The total plant output of 44,000 metre cube per day is designed to meet year 2015 demand to serve a total population of about 500,000persons. The areas benefiting include Tamale Township, Nyankpala, Vitting, Shishegu, Dalun, Savelungu, Kumbungu, Yoggu, Yepeligu and surrounding villages.
Kumasi Water Supply Project
The total estimated cost was Euro 37,426,766.66 including Engineering Supervision.
The scope of works for the Kumasi Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project included design and engineering, rehabilitation of existing water treatment plant at Owabi and Barekese, construction of a new 27,000m3/day water treatment plant at Barekese, laying of new water transmission pipeline and modification and expansion of high lift pumping station.
The project also involved construction of new booster station with 2,500m3 reservoir, rehabilitation and extension of distribution network of various sizes, installation of 20,000 consumer water meters, installation of zonal meters and small booster stations for high elevation areas and construction of sludge treatment plant.
Under the project there was also a component for technical support and these included a programme for reduction of unaccounted for water, asset management, post-construction operational support and training of Ghana Water Company Limited staff.
The project, which was substantially completed in October 2009, has made potable water available to about 1,455,577 people.
Koforidua Water Supply Project
The total cost involved was 38.3 million Euros and was financed on concessionary terms by the Belgian Foreign Aid Department (FINEXPO) and the KBC Bank of Brussels, Belgium with 38.6% as grant and 61.4% being loan element.
The scope of works, supply and services included design and engineering, construction of raw water intake on the Volta Lake, laying of 9.1 kilometer raw water pipeline to Oterkpolu, construction of 4.2 million gallons /day (19,200m3/d) water treatment plant at Bukonor junction, including 2000m3 reservoir and high lift pumping station, laying of 22.1 km long treated water pipelines to Koforidua and the construction of three water reservoirs and booster pumps.
Other works under the project involved the laying and reinforcement of the distribution network for Koforidua and its environment and erection of 92 standpipes as well as improvement and extension of the distribution network for neighbouring villages.
The overall project which was completed in November 2009 has made potable water available to about 206,618 people. The areas benefitting include Okrase, Otoko, Ada, Effiduase, Jumap
o, Asokore, Suhyien and all villages along the transmission line from Oterkpolu to Koforidua.
Extension of water supply to New Tafo, including town distribution networks, also been undertaken, is expected to be completed in 2011.
ON-GOING PROJECTS
Kwanyanku to Kasoa Water Interconnection Project
Contractor has mobilized to site and excavation of pipe trenches has commenced. The project is expected to be completed by February 2010.
The benefit of this project will be the weaning off of Kasoa area from Weija Headworks thereby freeing about 7MGD of water into the Accra distribution network to improve supply to the seriously distressed eastern parts of Accra namely Madina and Adenta. The conveyance of the extra water will be through the newly-laid twin pipeline from the foot of the Weija hill to the Accra terminal reservoir.
ATMA Rurals Water Supply (South and North) Projects
The project entails construction of a treatment plant, transmission and distribution pipelines and reservoirs. It is expected to be completed in mid year 2011 at a cost of $71 million.
Beneficiary towns in Greater Accra Region include the following:
Dawa, Nyigbenya, Dawhenya, Michael Camp, Afienya, Kpone, Prampram, Old Ningo, New Ningo, Anhwiam, Mangohonya, Ayitepa Kponguro, Omankope, Lekponguro, Luchubwe, Lekponya, Akplabanya, Anyaman, Lolonya, Abuanokope, Larnor; Kodiabe, Doyumu, Agomeda, Adumanya, Menyum, Dodowa, Adam, Bula, Odese, Nganompian, Bawalashi, Akwaley, Oyibi, Mallaw, Amanhria, Amanfro, Latehman, Oshiyie, Frafraha, Abominya, Amanfro, Ayikuma, Abokobi, Pantang and Ayi Mensah.
Beneficiary towns in Eastern Region include the following:
Frankadua, Apeguso, Aboasa, Kwenyako, Juapong, Ogoli, Akwamufie, New Powm, Mangoasi, Atimpoku, New Senchi, Akrade, Senchi, Lolonyo, Agomanya, Manya Kpowonu, Odumasi, Menekpo, Sra, Sawe, Ogome, Aperede, Adukrom, Awukugua, Dawu, Akropong, Mamfe, Amanokrom, Tutu, Obosomase, Ahwerase, Aburi, Gyankama, Peduase, Kitase and Berekuso.
The contractors Messrs Tahal Group BV and Tahal Consulting Engineers have mobilized to commence work on the project.
World Bank Sponsored Urban Water Project (UWP)
Under the Urban Water Project and with assistance from the World Bank, a general water improvement programme is being undertaken to facilitate the management contract. Under the First Year Investment Programme old defective pipelines have been replaced to improve water delivery and distribution efficiency in such cities and major towns as Accra, Kumasi, Obuasi, Mampong, Agona, Jamasi, Navrongo and Bawku.
In addition, main extensions have been undertaken in newly developing or water-deprived areas and, in many cases, small transmission pipelines have been reinforced with bigger diameter mains in these cities and towns. The total cost of these projects is 81.4 billion cedis or GH¢814,000.
Furthermore an amount of US$65.0 million has been earmarked for Subsequent Year Investment Programme (SYIP). About 40 million of this amount is to be spent on Dam Safety Upgrades alone. Under this programme, 26 systems would benefit from investment to meet 2011 planning horizon. These include: Agona, New Edubiase, Berekum, Breman Asikuma, Dunkwa Offin, Winneba, Akim Ofoase, Asamankese, Akim Oda, Suhyen, Suhum, Peki, Nkonya Ahenkro, Kpando, Sovie Digbe, Anfoega, Prestea, Bogoso, Elubo, Axim, Aboso, Accra, Tamale, Bawku, Navrongo and Wa.
World Bank and the Netherlands Government have also contributed 5 million and 7 million dollars respectively into a Repair and Replacement Fund for the implementation of other improvement works.
Nsawam-Amasaman Township Interconnection
The project involves the rehabilitation of existing pipelines from Nsawam to Amasaman. Currently, Nsawam is producing about 600,000 gallons daily out of an installed capacity of about 1.2 million gallons per day. This project will remove the bottle-necks in the distribution system and direct additional water to Amasaman.
Teshie Desalination Plant
Agreement has been signed by Messrs Aqualyng Ghana Limited to put into operation a 4 million gallon a day (20,000m3) desalination plant at Teshie.
The injection of water will greatly improve water delivery to the Teshie-Nungua enclave as well as release water to the Military barracks and parts of Tema.
Provision of electricity to site has been completed. Currently Messrs Aqualyng Ghana Limited has installed a pilot plant at the Tema port for trials. Land for the installation of the desalination plant has also been acquired.
PLANNED PROJECTS
Kpong Water Supply Expansion
Scope of works for the project estimated to cost about $198 million includes construction of a new 285,000 m3/day intake, expansion of treatment plant to 250,000 m3/day and construction of new transmission mains through Dodowa, Adenta to Accra Booster station.
A works contract has been signed with Ms China Gezhouba and Power Group Company Limited to access funding and complete Environmental Assessment Report. Messrs China Gezhouba and Power Group Company Limited is presently working on concessional funding from the China Exim Bank
GWCL is also reviewing proposals from two other firms, Messrs Denys N.V of Belgium and Biwater of the UK.
Sunyani Water Supply Expansion Project
Parliament approved credit agreement on the project in 2008. Presently Ms Lemna is in discussion with Ministry of Finance for the signing of the credit agreement for funding through concessionary sources for the execution of the project estimated to cost about US$85million. The project is to be financed by US Exim Bank.
Project entails construction of a Dam and Reservoir, a 44000m3 per day water treatment plant, laying of a 66.8km transmission and distribution network and construction of Booster Pump Facilities and Storage Reservoirs with a capacity of 18,050m3 per day.
The project will make potable water available to about 266,567 people.
Sogakope-Lome Water Supply Project
The Sokakope-Lome Water Project involves the construction of new intake on the Volta River at Sogakope, construction of 40-70 million gallon a day treatment plant, construction of transmission pipelines to Lome, Togo, laying of distribution pipelines in the riparian villages and construction of service reservoirs.
The project will make potable water available to about 1,058,813 people. The areas to benefit from the project include South Tongu, Akatsi and Ketu Districts in Ghana and Lome.
Ms Lemna International Inc of the USA, which was selected to undertake the project, has submitted its final report for approval and also signed Memorandum of Understanding with Ghana/ Togolese Authorities on the project.
The estimated cost of the project to be completed within 12 months is US$120mm. Messrs Lemna is soliciting for funding for the project but due to the prolonged delay, GWCL Board has decided to open discussion with other funding agencies.
Currently, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between Ghana Government, Ghana Water Company Limited and Togolese water authorities on the implementation of the project. The private sector department of African Development Bank has expressed interest in funding the project as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Project.
Wa Water Supply Project
The project is to cost about € 39 million.
The scope of works of the Wa Water Supply Expansion Project include the construction of an intake on the Black Volta, construction of a 15,000m3/d Water Treatment Plant, provision of transmission mains, and distribution network improvement including storage.
The project will make potable water available to about 124,441 people.
GWCL is sourcing for funds from Austrian, Italian and Korean sources for the implementation of the project.
Three Towns Water Supply Study
The African Development Fund has provided funds through the Swedish government (Swedish Trust Fund) to undertake studies on water and sanitation in Wa, Yendi and Damongo.
The objective of the study is to assess water and sanitation requirements up to the year 2020 in line with the target set in the National Water Sector Policy and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The study involves providing a feasibility study, designing a project and preparing tender documents for immediate implementation.
Messrs Hifab International AB of Sweden, consultants for the study, submitted the final feasibility report in October 2007. The feasibility report and designs are being used to solicit funding for the implementation of the projects.
Messrs Hydroambiente of Spain is currently working on proposals to execute the Damongo project. Damongo water supply is being pursued from the Spanish financial protocol. Works contract for the Damongo Project has been signed is undergoing Value for Money Audit. The final commercial agreement between Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and the funding agency has been prepared for signature.
ORIO of the Netherlands has also given approval for the update of feasibility study on the Wa water Project.
The projects when completed will address water related diseases and facilitate creation and relocation of industries to Wa, Yendi and Damongo and thereby improve the socio-economic life in these areas.
Mampong Water Supply
GWCL has entered into discussions with Messrs UEM of the USA and US Exim Bank for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Mampong Water Supply system. This was approved by Parliament in December 2008. Works contract has already been signed and is undergoing Value for Money Audit. Commercial agreement between Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and funding agency is being finalized for signature.
Kumawu, Kwahu Ridge, Konongo
Parliament approved proposals submitted by Messrs DDY Wing Aviation Ltd and Bank Hapaolim for the execution of the projects.
Messrs DDY Wing Aviation Ltd and Bank Hapaolim are finalizing the credit agreement to pave way for the execution of the project.
Megawatershed Projects
Discussions have been held with Messrs Earthwater Ghana Ltd on proposals to implement a project to provide potable water from deep ground wells. The proposals have been studied and presented to Parliament for approval.
Berekum, Assin Fosu and Techiman Water Projects
Several investors have expressed interest in undertaking water supply projects in Berekum, Assin Fosu and Techiman and are presently sourcing for funds.
Upper East Regional Water Supply Project
ORIO of the Netherlands has given approval for the preparation of feasibility study for the preparation of feasibility study for Bolgatanga, Bongo and Navrongo.