Client
Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL)
Project
Wenchi Water Supply Project in the Bono Region
Project Duration
36 months
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Wenchi existing drinking water system was constructed in the year 2002 with the current production of the water system being about four hundred cubic meters per day (400m3/day).
The overall objective of the new Wenchi Drinking Water Supply system is to increase fresh water and considerably boost access to improved water in the targeted peri-urban area of Wenchi towns and nearby localities such as Akete, Asuano, Awisa, Beposo, Droboso, Koase, Nkonsia, Nwoase, Tainso, Wurompo and Yoyoano.
The total supply capacity will be thirteen thousand cubic meters (13,000 m3) per day and is designed for a long-term period of 20 years (2040). The new drinking water system will comprise the construction of a concrete weir and raw water catchment on the Tain river, a new treatment plant, transmission pipelines and an additional elevated storage tank with distribution pipe networks covering the project area.
EAP Consult Ltd is the Supervising Engineer for this project tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the planning, design, and construction of the project. The Belgian company, ASPAC Intl sprl is the Lead Contractor for this Project.