Audio By Carbonatix
The Bui Power Authority (BPA) has announced a “controlled spilling” activity at the Bui Generating Station (BGS) from October 21, 2019.
The spillage is expected to take place between five to ten days.
In a statement copied to JoyNews, the Authority explained that the dam is designed to hold water up to an elevation of 183 metres above sea level as the maximum designed water level.
“However, as of October 16, 2019, the water level at the Bui Reservoir was 181.78masl with a daily rise of 0.20m per day. The reservoir is therefore forecast to reach 182.50masl by October 21, 2019.“The Authority will, therefore, open the Spillway Gates of the dam structure to spill the excess water to acceptable levels to safeguard the structural integrity of the dam and also for effective power generation. This action will be undertaken in the event that the reservoir reaches elevation 182.50,” the statement signed by CEO, Fred Oware, said.
Below is a copy of the statement:
Latest Stories
-
One-year delay on privileges committee cases embarrassing to Parliament – Dr Draman
2 minutes -
Transport Minister confirms soon deployment of 100 new government buses
4 minutes -
Ga South Brigade residents lament sewage overflow and poor drainage system
4 minutes -
Bawumia to NPP MPs: Demand data behind every government claim
8 minutes -
Rent Control to launch digital platform for students to report hostel Fee exploitation
10 minutes -
‘The mighty minority has been the last line of defence for Ghanaians’ – Bawumia hails NPP MPs
15 minutes -
Agenda 111 site now smokers’ hideout, snake den
15 minutes -
‘We are no longer healing, we are preparing to govern’ – Bawumia rallies Minority ahead of parliamentary session
16 minutes -
WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda could worsen as suspected deaths hit 139
19 minutes -
24-Hour Economy Secretariat ‘in coma’ – Amin Adam claims
19 minutes -
Amin Adam highlights digital reforms under previous NPP administration
21 minutes -
Amin Adam calls for private sector-led 24-hour economy
22 minutes -
Amin Adam praises NPP digitalisation agenda under Bawumia
22 minutes -
Amin Adam describes 24-hour economy policy as ‘dead on arrival’
26 minutes -
Parliament must uphold ‘No one above the law’ principle in Asante Akyem North MP case if he’s guilty — ACEPA
29 minutes