Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in the Ashanti Region has announced that the Barekese Water Treatment Plant will be temporarily shut down.

The shutdown will take place from Monday, March 17th, to Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, to allow for the installation of new interconnection pipelines and foot valves at the Suame roundabout. This upgrade is expected to improve water distribution in the metropolis.

Communities such as Offinso, the entire Kumasi Metropolis, and nearby areas will be affected. In a statement, GWL acknowledged the inconvenience but assured residents that engineers will work swiftly to restore water supply within the scheduled period.

According to GWL, this project is part of ongoing efforts to expand the water supply capacity from the Barekese Water Treatment Plant, ensuring better service delivery and addressing supply issues.

The company has urged essential service providers, particularly hospitals and schools, to store enough water in preparation for the temporary disruption.

While apologizing for the inconvenience, GWL’s management has called on the public to remain patient, emphasizing that the initiative is aimed at enhancing water services in the long term.