The Member of Parliament for Tema East, Isaac Ashai Odamtten, has coordinated an emergency intervention to address the acute water shortage at Manhean Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Tema Manhean.
The move follows disruptions in water supply to parts of the Tema enclave due to a technical fault affecting one of the main Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) pipelines in the Tema catchment area.
Mr. Odamtten has been actively monitoring the situation and engaging relevant stakeholders to mitigate the impact on residents and critical institutions. Recognizing the severe distress faced by Mansetec Secondary School, he acted swiftly to facilitate the immediate supply of 30,000 litres of water to the school.
The intervention was executed in two phases: an initial delivery of 10,000 litres on Wednesday morning, followed by 20,000 litres later in the afternoon.
This critical operation was made possible through the collaborative support of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA), which promptly released its water tanker, and the Tema New Town Fire Service Station, which granted access to key water hydrant installations.
The temporary relief has eased the immediate water crisis at the school, ensuring the well-being of students and staff.
Expressing concern about the broader water supply challenges within the constituency, Mr. Odamtten pledged to actively liaise with GWCL authorities to expedite a permanent resolution to the pipeline issue.
He also commended the management of GWCL for their efforts to restore normalcy, as well as the TMA and the Tema New Town Fire Service Station for their swift and invaluable support.
Meanwhile, GWCL announced the successful completion of repairs on the burst 42-inch transmission line at Kpong, restoring water supply to affected communities.
In a statement on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the company said the repairs were completed at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, with production and pumping to the Tema Booster Station resuming at 9:00 p.m.
Water supply to Tema, New Town, Kpone, and surrounding communities was restored from about 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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