Ghana water to shut down Weija plant for emergency pipeline repairs

The Accra West Region Management of Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced a temporary shutdown of the Weija Treatment Plant to enable urgent repairs on a major damaged transmission pipeline.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 2, the company said a critical pipeline transporting treated water to western parts of Accra has developed severe perforations and could fail entirely if not fixed immediately. The shutdown is scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The 12-hour interruption will affect several high-density communities, including Korle-Bu, Dansoman, Mamprobi, parts of Weija, Gbawe, Malam, Anyaa, Kwashieman, Ablekuma, Darkuman, Kaneshie, Tesano, Odorkor, Sowutuom, Lapaz, parts of Achimota, the North Industrial Area, and nearby areas.

GWL said water production will resume as soon as the repair works are completed and urged residents and businesses to store enough water ahead of the shutdown.

“We regret the inconvenience that may arise as a result of the shutdown,” the statement noted.

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