NPP GOV'TS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE URBAN SECTOR,UNPRECEDENTED ACHIEVEMENT- MR.KPODO

There has been a major transformation in the water sector in 2006 with the advent of PSP (Private Sector Participation). Whilst GWCL (Ghana Water Company Limited) handles the Investment and Asset Management, a Dutch and South African joint venture has been contracted to manage the operations. The decision to invite the private sector in operations of GWCL is to improve the efficiency of the management as well as ensure the financial sustainability of the company.

The NPP Government has set a national target of 85% coverage by 2015 and as such has prioritized and sourced funding from a number of countries such as Netherlands, Belgium, China, United States, Nordic countries, Spain, and of course our Development Partners. The NPP Governments determination and commitment to achieving the MDG (Millennium Development Goal) cannot be understated. The Government understands the impact of providing adequate potable water to the citizenry to stem the incidence of water borne diseases such as Guinea Worm, Bilharzia, and Onchocerciasis.

Below are the NPP achievement in the water sector since assuming office in 2001. These consists of completed projects, projects in progress, and those requiring financing approval from Parliament.

REGION/PROJECT TITLE TOTAL COST DATE COMPLETION

EASTERN
Akwapim Ridge $10 million 2002
Six Towns Water $10 million 2004
Akim Oda Water C289,000 2005
New Tafo Rehabilitation C145,000 2005
Koforidua Expansion €38.5 million 2009
New Tafo Rehabilitation $16.82 million 2009
Kwahu Ridge Expansion $60.0 million Awaiting Funding Approval

CENTRAL
Winneba Expansion €7.65 million 2002
Kwanyaku Expansion €24.1 million 2007
Bawjiase Water Extension C500,000 2005
Water Impr (schools) C4,547,000 2005
Brimsu Dredging €2.5 million 2006
Baifikrom Expansion €25.8 million 2009
Cape Coast Expansion €37.0 million 2008

WESTERN
SEK/TAK Expansion €29.0 million 2005
ASHANTI
Kumasi Expansion €37.8 million 2009
Mampong $20.0 million Awaiting Approval
Konongo $21.8 million Awaiting Approval

GREATER ACCRA
ATMA Dist. Impr. €30.0 million 2005
Teshie Impr. C78,100 2005
Adenta Impr.(Dodowa) C2,000,000 2007
Ashalley Botwe €6.5 million 2006
ATMA Rural $71.0 million 2011
ATMA Expansion $200 million Awaiting Funding

BRONG AHAFO
Sunyani Expansion $85.0 million Awaiting Parliament Appr.
Techiman Expansion $60.0 million Awaiting Cabinet Appr.

NORTHERN
Tamale Expansion €45.0 million 2008
Damongo Expansion $15.0 million Starting 2009

UPPER EAST
Bolga Expansion $15.0 million Awaiting Cabinet Appr.
Tolon Pipelines C100,000 2005

UPPER WEST
Wa Expansion $58.0 million Awaiting Financing Appr.

VOLTA
Ho Rehabilitation $5.6 million Awaiting Financing Appr.
Kpandu Expansion $15.0 million Awaiting Financing Appr.

Thus far, the total cost expended by the NPP government for the various water projects listed above are as follows:

1. Financing in Dollars ------------------------------------------------------- $ 581.82 million
2. Financing in Euros ------------------------------------------------------- € 283.85 million
3. Financing in Cedis ------------------------------------------------------- C 7,659,100

This list is by no means exhaustive and the Government is still negotiating for financing more water expansion and rehabilitation projects in the Urban Water Sector. The NPP government is also financing the Rural Water Sector and will be covered as a separate report.

PROJECT LOCATIONS (COVERAGE)
1. Akwapim Ridge ----------------------- Anum Boso, Adukrom, Pawbe, Awukugase, Akropong,

Mampong, Peduase Lodge
2. Six Towns Water Supply ---------- Koforidua, Asamankese, Nsawam, Nkawkaw, Akim Swedru,

Anum Boso
3. Kwanyaku Water ----------------------- Agona Kwanyaku, Swedru, Bawjiase

4. Bawjiase Water Extension ------- Mankrong, Peduase, Donkonitwe, Ayensu Starch Factory

5. Water Impr. In Schools ------------ St. Augustines, Mfantsipim, Adisadel, Aggrey Memorial,

Wesley Girls, Ghana National, Univ. of Cape Coast, Ankaful Hospital

NOTE: The above information from various Ghana Water Co. reports

These are facts available to me and views from readers are warmly welcome