GWL Announces Temporary Water Supply Interruption in Parts of Western Accra

Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has announced a temporary interruption in water supply to several communities in Western Accra following damage to a major transmission pipeline during drainage construction works.

According to GWL, a 500mm-diameter water transmission pipeline was damaged by AWERCO Construction Ltd during excavation works for an underground storm drain between Kaneshie First Light and Hansonic Junction.

The incident, which occurred during the drainage construction, caused the pipeline to burst and resulted in the entire excavation trench being flooded, disrupting water supply to several communities in the area.

In a press release issued on Friday, August 28, 2026, GWL said its engineers and technical teams were working around the clock to repair the damaged pipeline and restore normal water supply.

The company explained that its technical team was currently dewatering the flooded trench to gain access to the affected section of the pipeline.

GWL added that preparatory work had also commenced at one end of the damaged pipeline as the dewatering exercise continued. This, the company said, would enable its engineers to access the affected section and undertake the necessary repairs.

The affected areas include:

Mallam

Darkuman

Kaneshie

Mataheko

Korle Bu

Mamprobi

Dansoman Township

Chorkor

Surrounding communities

GWL apologised to customers in the affected areas for the inconvenience caused by the disruption and assured them that every effort was being made to restore normal water supply as soon as possible.

“Management regrets the inconvenience this has caused and assures customers that every effort is being made to restore normal water supply as soon as possible,” the company said.

GWL further stated that it would provide updates on the progress of the repair works and the restoration of water supply through its official communication channels.