THE Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to com­mencing the Tamale Water Supply Project.

With feasibility studies on the project having been completed by the Ghana Water Limited, the sector Minister indicated that the financial details of the project from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and other financiers would be expeditiously worked on for the project to commence.

Mr Adjei (middle) in a chat with Mr Razaaly

Mr Adjei gave this assurance on Friday when the European Union (EU) Ambassa­dor to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, called on him in Accra.

The Tamale Water Supply Project, which has been in the pipeline for some time, aims to provide a sustainable solution to the water needs of the growing population within the Tamale metropolis and its environs.

The project is expected to improve access to clean water, reduce the incidence of water-borne diseases, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents.

On the Yendi Water Supply Project and the Wa Water Distribution Expansion Works, the sector Minister further assured of his intention to fast-track the transmittal feasibil­ity reports for the needed financial support from the EU and the EIB.

The completion of the projects, the Minister said would go a long way to mitigate the perennial water challenges faced in the Yendi metropolis and its environs as well as improve the distribution networks within the Wa municipality and ultimately increase access and higher utilisation of the Wa Water Treatment Plant.

The Minister expressed gratitude to the EU for its intention to complement the government’s efforts to fund other water supply projects in the Northern Region such as Yendi, Sang, Savelugu, Pong Tamale, Diare and other rural and small-town communities.

On his part, Mr Razaaly expressed the EU’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s de­velopment, particularly in areas such as water supply, agriculture, and job creation.

He said the “Tamale Water Supply Project was a key initiative that aligned with our goals, and the EU was eager to provide the necessary support to ensure its successful completion”.

The EU Ambassador noted that the EU’s support for the project was a testament to the longstanding partnership with Ghana that has birthed the urban water project in Tamale and Damango, valued at 320 million euros.

He also disclosed that the EU had launched the Global Gateway initiative which is a worldwide programme supporting critical infrastructure projects, including other urban water projects.