Three gates of the Weija Dam have been opened by managers of the Weija Dam in the Weija-Gbawe Municipality of the Greater Accra region to allow spillage of excess water from the dam.
The opening of the three gates, the managers told Angel News’ Ama Brako Ampofo on Anopa Bofo is part of the ways of freeing the dam of excess water.
Residents down stream have started preparing for the annual flooding that comes with the opening of the spill ways of the dam.
Management of Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) yesterday announced that it will commence spillage of excess water from the Weija Dam Tuesday 30th March, 2021.
That, according to the company, has become necessary because of the sudden rise of the level of the dam from 46.2 feet to 48.1 feet with a 24-hour period.
A statement signed by the PRO for the Ghana Water Company limited, Stanley Martey, noted that the safe operating level of the Weija Dam is 47ft, however, the level has risen to 48.1ft within a day, thereby prompting the spillage exercise to prevent a possible collapse of the dam.
According to the statement, Management of the company has informed the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), the National Security, Bureau of National Investigation (BNI), Chiefs, District Assembly, opinion leaders and all stakeholders downstream the dam to be in readiness or evacuate the area to avoid any eventuality.
