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Akatsi North Ends Years of Water Scarcity with Commissioning of 13 Mechanised Boreholes

The Akatsi North District Assembly in the Volta Region has achieved a major milestone in improving access to potable water with the commissioning of 13 mechanised boreholes across communities and educational institutions in the district, bringing relief to thousands of residents who have endured years of water shortages.

Date Created : 6/22/2026 : Story Author : Mary Ayertey/Ghanadistricts.com

he commissioning exercise, led by the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Bless Kodjo Katamani, together with the Member of Parliament for Akatsi North, Hon. Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, took place from June 17 to June 19, 2026, amid jubilant scenes in the beneficiary communities.

The newly commissioned boreholes, located at Hanyiwe, Kpohe, Kpeduhoe, Ave Senior High School, Ave Technical Institute, Metsrikasa, Atsata-Bame, Korve, Agormor-Agado, Avega, Avevoe, and other communities, are expected to significantly improve access to safe drinking water and enhance public health and livelihoods.

Residents welcomed the development with drumming, singing, dancing, and celebrations, expressing profound gratitude to the government and the District Assembly for responding to their long-standing appeals for reliable water supply.

Addressing community members during the commissioning ceremonies, Hon. Bless Kodjo Katamani described the completion of the projects as a historic achievement in the Assembly's efforts to address the perennial water challenges confronting the district.

"Today marks the end of years of water hardship for many of our communities. We urge beneficiaries to protect and maintain these facilities so they can continue to serve future generations," the DCE stated.

To ensure the sustainability of the facilities, Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) Committees were inaugurated in the beneficiary communities to oversee the management, maintenance, and proper use of the boreholes.

The successful implementation of the project underscores the Assembly's commitment to improving access to essential social services and enhancing the quality of life of residents across the Akatsi North District, while advancing the government's broader agenda of equitable development and improved access to potable water.