Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced a temporary shutdown of the Weija Water Treatment Plant today, Friday, 19 December 2025, to undertake critical maintenance works.
According to a statement issued by the company, the shutdown will occur from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., during which water production and distribution from the facility will be suspended.
GWL explained that the exercise forms part of efforts to ensure the continuous delivery of safe, reliable, and sustainable water supply, especially ahead of the Christmas festive season. Water production is expected to resume immediately after the completion of the works.
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The shutdown will affect water supply to several parts of Accra, including:
Accra Central, Dansoman, Mallam, Weija-Gbawe, McCarthy Hill, Kaneshie, Odorkor, Korle Bu, Mamprobi, Chorkor, Abeka Lapaz, Tesano, Kokomlemle, Alajo, Nima, Maamobi, Dzorwulu, Abelemkpe and surrounding communities.
Managing Director of GWL, Adam Mutawakilu, assured the public that adequate logistics and technical resources have been deployed to complete the exercise on schedule.
“This maintenance exercise is crucial for sustaining the integrity of our water infrastructure and improving service delivery. We have deployed all necessary resources and will work diligently to complete the task on time,” he stated.
GWL has advised customers in affected communities to store enough water ahead of the shutdown to minimise inconvenience.
The company apologised for any inconvenience the exercise may cause and appealed for public cooperation and understanding as it works to enhance efficient water service delivery.