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| Builsa North MP briefing the media |
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| Chondema Dam |
The Japanese Embassy through the effort of the MP for Builsa North, Timothy Awontiirim Ataboadey has expressed commitment to revive the Chuchuliga water system, which for years has suffered a major setback due to financial constraints. The project which is estimated to cost $150, 000 will include the dredging and reconstruction of existing dams to help address the perennial water shortage in Chuchuliga and its surrounding communities. Speaking to Radio Ghana, the MP said even though the Chuchuliga water system is still in operation, water production is woefully inadequate. This is because it has not seen any major rehabilitation since its establishment in the early 1970’s. The situation, he lamented, has brought untold hardship to residents of the area in terms of water supply. Therefore the project when completed will increase water coverage and ease pressure on the present submersible pumps that needs to be replaced with a higher delivery pump. Mr. Ataboadey disclosed that the rehabilitation of the water system and the dredging of the two major dams namely Azugyere and Chondema dams had been on his developmental agenda since his assumption of office as MP and had worked tirelessly over the years to achieve his set objective. Assurance by the Japanese Embassy to assist in funding the project, he explained, was as a result of his continuous lobbying with development partners in ensuring that funds were secured for rehabilitation of the project. He said the Japanese government after several appeals expressed their readiness to fund the project which they deem essential to human existence. The completion of the project will be the gateway for the embassy to do other more projects within the district. The reconstruction and desilting of the dams, he added, will also resolve the simmering confusion and conflict between cattle dealers. At a gathering of the chiefs and people of Chuchuliga, a representative from the Japanese Embassy, Nana Adwoah Achaw revealed that the Chuchuliga water project is among 8 out of 300 projects earmarked for construction this year and assured the people that her outfit will in no time ensure the successful completion of the project. According to her, she is in the district to assess the water situation and solicit views and concerns from the people. She said she will be in direct contact with the embassy to articulate their concerns for redress. The Chief of Chuchuliga, Naba Francis Akanbegmi Asangalisa was grateful to the Japanese Embassy and pledged the support of the people to make the project a reality. He described the embassy’s intention as welcome news and commended the effort of the MP for his show of concern. He moreover appealed to him to use his good offices to lobby for more projects to better the lives of the people. The MP accompanied by the chief later took turns to visit the two major existing dams and the main water pumping station to assess the current situation and chart the way forward. Communities such as Azugyeri, Nawaasa No. 1 and 2, Achanyeri, Awechanayeri and Yipaana are said to enjoy portable water when the dams are finally rehabilitated.
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