Residents living downstream of the Weija Dam have been assured that there is no immediate threat following the controlled release of excess water from the facility.
The Weija-Gbawe Municipal NADMO Director, Emmanuel Essel, said the situation remains under control after heavy rains caused the dam’s water level to rise to 45.2 feet.
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has begun releasing excess water from the dam after increased inflows from the Densu River pushed water levels upward.
“So far, there’s no cause for alarm. This morning, in a meeting with Ghana Water Limited, we were assured that if there’s any increase, we will be informed. But for now, it is one gate, six inches,” he told Accra-based Channel One News.
Mr Essel explained that the current exercise involves opening one of the dam’s five gates by six inches to regulate the water level and prevent a potentially dangerous buildup.
He said the controlled release has, so far, had no adverse impact on downstream communities, while authorities have put contingency measures in place should the volume of water increase.
Communities that could be affected if the situation escalates include Tetegu, Oblogo, Pambros, Lower McCarthy Hill, Lower Weija, Bojo Beach, Adankope and other areas along the downstream stretch.
Authorities are continuing to closely monitor the dam and the Densu River, with further communication expected if there is any significant change in the volume of water being released.
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