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Residents of Sokoban have been enduring a severe water shortage for the past three months due to a contractor’s failure to relocate water pipelines during road construction. The contractor, Kofi Job, was responsible for work on the Daban-Sokoban road but neglected to move the existing water lines, leading to their damage and subsequent loss of water supply for the community.
The shortage has forced residents to rely on unsafe water sources, including streams and hand-dug wells, raising concerns about potential health hazards. For those who can afford it, alternatives such as water tankers and bottled water are being used, but they come at a high cost—GH¢2 per bucket of untreated borehole water and GH¢1,200 for a water tanker.
Hon. Kwadwo Boateng, the Assembly Member for Sokoban, has expressed alarm over the situation, especially with the rainy season increasing the risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases. He has called on the KMA to take action and address the issue with the contractor.
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) reported that they are waiting for funds to replace the damaged pipelines. The GWCL has submitted estimates to the Ghana Highways Authority, but payment has not yet been received. In contrast, Kofi Job’s engineer, Mr. Frank Atsu Boaja, insists that all payments have been made, though he did not specify the amount.
Contacts:
– Assembly Member, Hon. Kwadwo Boateng: 0535969380 / 0548040318
– Padi PRO GWCL: 055 300 3299 / 0553003299
– Frank (Kofi Job Engineer): 0244034538
