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Construction of 18 No. Mechanised boreholes

Construction and mechanisation of 18 boreholes to improve access to safe drinking water across Ahanta West Municipality

Western Region WR/AWMA/WKS/DACF/03/2025 CoST Western Region Download OC4IDS JSON

Project Summary

Sector
Water & Sanitation
Location
Western Region
Stage
Completion
Contracting Entity
Ahanta West Municipal Assembly
Publication DateThu Jul 09 2026
Disclosed Values
BudgetGHS 2,042,145.00
District Assemblies Common FundGHS 2,042,145.00
Project Identification
Project Reference Number
WR/AWMA/WKS/DACF/03/2025
Project Name
Construction of 18 No. Mechanised boreholes
Sector
Water & Sanitation
Project Type
New Construction
Project Location
Western Region
Purpose
Improves access to safe water, public health, and household productivity
Project Description
Construction and mechanisation of 18 boreholes to improve access to safe drinking water across Ahanta West Municipality
Project Preparation
Project Scope
Borehole drilling, mechanisation, headworks, electrical connections, testing, and commissioning
Environmental Impact
Minimal impact; short-term disturbance during drilling managed appropriately.
Land and Settlement Impact
None—facilities sited on approved community land
Design Standard
CWSA and Water Resources Commission standards
Expected Life of Asset
Borehole: 30–40 years Pumps: 10–15 years
Risk Assessment
Risks: Dry holes, equipment failure, power issues Mitigation: Surveys, QA, maintenance planning
Funding
District Assemblies Common Fund District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF)
GHS 2,042,145.00
Project Budget
GHS 2,042,145.00
Project Budget Approval Date
Mon Dec 08 2025
Project Completion
Project Status
Completed
Completion Date
Tue Jul 07 2026
Scope at Completion
Boreholes completed, mechanised, tested, and handed over

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