Water boss suggests export of water to Togo

Accra (Greater Accra) 31 March '99

Mr Charles Adjei, Managing Director of the Ghana Water and Sewerage Corporation (GWSC) has called for investments into the treatment of raw water from the Volta lake for export to Togo. At a discussion on urban water delivery with members of the Korean Construction Mission to Ghana in Accra on Tuesday, Mr Adjei said there is a lot to be gained from such a venture. ''While the investor will get good profit for his money, the government will also earn the much needed foreign exchange for development''. Mr Adjei explained that fresh water from the lake flows into the sea and becomes waste but this can be tapped at Sogakope to serve as a new dimension to investors in the water sector. He told the delegation that there are other avenues like the importation of unavailable parts such as pumps, iron pipes and accessories. A document on the urban water delivery system that requires a 1.5 billion dollar funding was given to the 12 member delegation for action. Mr Dong-Chun Shin, leader of the delegation, said Korea's construction sector has ample experience in water treatment to meet Ghana's expectations. He said their three-day visit has been quite successful. ''We will study all documents and make necessary correspondents in order to contribute in one way or the other towards the development of Ghana''. The delegation which leaves the country on Wednesday is exploring investment avenues in the construction sector. Its members had held discussions with the various sectors under the Ministries of Roads and Transport and Works and Housing.