Water Company to close down car washing bays

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) will soon close down all car washing bays in the country after official approval by the Accra Metropolitan Authority and the Environmental Protection Agency.

According to the GWCL, the demand for water in critical areas such as health has increased enormously and the company cannot afford excessive use of water for the washing of cars.

At a meeting with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission in Accra, the area Chief Manager in charge of operations, at the Ghana Water Company Philip Appiah-Kubi hinted that, the company is currently finding it difficult to disconnect the bay operators because they settle their bills regularly.

This notwithstanding the company will go ahead to demolish these washing bays when they are given the green light. “We do not have enough water for drinking and the activities of washing bays is making supply even more difficult,” he noted.

The establishment of car washing bays has gained popularity in Ghana, especially in the capital towns where there is high concentration of vehicles.

In another development, the Volta River Authority (VRA) has asked the government to expedite action in replacing most of its broken down equipment in order to ensure regular power supply throughout the country.

According to the VRA, a great proportion of the country does not have access to electricity and portable water because its equipment are obsolete and often out of order.

Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Finance and Administration of the VRA, Eric Yankah also disclosed this at a meeting with officials of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission in Accra.

There has been an upsurge in demand for power supply at both domestic and industrial levels but Mr. Yankah says the VRA is as a matter of agency, putting measures in place to meet the demand.