The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has announced a temporary shutdown of the Weija Water Treatment Plant on Friday, December 19, 2025, to carry out critical maintenance works.

In a statement, GWL noted the shutdown will take place from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., during which period water production and distribution from the plant will be suspended.

It added that the maintenance exercise forms part of the company’s ongoing efforts to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable, and sustainable water supply to customers, particularly during the Christmas festive season. Water production and distribution are expected to resume immediately after the completion of the works.

The temporary shutdown will affect water supply to several communities, 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 adjoining areas.

GWL management assured the public that adequate resources and logistics have been mobilised to ensure the maintenance work is completed within the stipulated timeframe.

According to the Managing Director of GWL, Mr. Adam Mutawakilu, the exercise is critical to sustaining the integrity of the country’s water infrastructure and improving service delivery.

“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 schedule,” he said.

Additionally, customers in the affected areas have been advised to store enough water ahead of the shutdown to minimise inconvenience.

GWL apologised for any inconvenience the maintenance exercise may cause and appealed to the public for cooperation and understanding as the company works to enhance water service delivery.