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Birim North Assembly Commissions Five Mechanised Boreholes to Boost Access to Clean Water

The Birim North District Assembly has commissioned five mechanised boreholes in selected communities to improve access to clean, safe and reliable drinking water for residents.

Date Created : 10/21/2026 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Mary Ayertey/Ghanadistricts.com

The commissioning exercise, held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, covered Kontunase, Gambia, New Abirem Roundabout, Abirem–Afosu Barrier and Nyafomang.

The ceremony was attended by the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Hakeem Antwi Abdul; the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Mark Addo; the District Finance Officer; the Works Engineer; the District Planning Officer; the Head of Internal Audit; various Heads of Department; the Presiding Member; Assembly Members from the beneficiary electoral areas; political representatives and members of the public.

Addressing the gathering, Hon. Hakeem Antwi Abdul disclosed that the projects were funded through the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), demonstrating the Assembly’s efforts to utilise available resources to address the developmental needs of communities.

He stressed that access to clean and safe drinking water was essential for human survival, good health, proper sanitation and the overall well-being of residents. He also urged community members to protect and maintain the facilities to ensure their sustainability for present and future generations.

The five mechanised boreholes are expected to ease access to potable water in the beneficiary communities, improve sanitation and contribute to better public health outcomes.

The commissioning marks another step in the Birim North District Assembly’s efforts to bring essential services closer to residents and improve living conditions through targeted development projects.

The Assembly has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that communities across the district benefit from development interventions that address their basic needs and promote sustainable development.