The Aowin Municipal Assembly has commenced the construction of 27 mechanised boreholes to provide safe and reliable drinking water to communities affected by the ongoing water crisis in the municipality.
The initiative follows reports highlighting the severe water shortages in parts of Aowin, largely caused by illegal mining activities that have polluted major rivers and streams the main sources of water for several communities.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Stephen Morcher, announced that the Assembly is investing GH¢2 million (old Ghana cedis) into the project to ensure residents have access to clean water. On 11th December 2025, the MCE led a sod-cutting ceremony to officially begin the project, which commenced the same day.
According to the MCE, providing potable water to residents remains a top priority for the Assembly. He explained that the destruction of rivers and streams by galamsey operators has left many communities without clean water, hence the decision to construct mechanised boreholes powered by electricity. In areas without electricity, the boreholes will be powered by solar energy.
Each community will also be provided with two poly tanks to help store and distribute water efficiently. The MCE noted that the Assembly’s goal is to ensure every household has access to safe water for drinking and domestic use.
The contract for the project has been awarded to Monilices Ghana Limited. A representative of the company, Emmanuel Esinam, disclosed that the project is expected to be completed within two months. He stated that proper assessments were conducted before the commencement of work to identify suitable locations for drilling to ensure the availability of potable water.
He assured the affected communities of the company’s commitment to delivering quality work and appealed for their cooperation to facilitate the smooth execution of the project.
The Aowin Assembly believes this intervention will bring lasting relief to residents and improve the overall quality of life across the 27 beneficiary communities.
