World Vision, in partnership with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, commissioned a new water system in Dominase, Ahafo Region, providing clean water to 7,000 residents. This initiative directly addresses a long-standing water crisis in the Asunafo North Municipality.
The newly unveiled facility boasts a 100,000-liter storage capacity and will be managed by PEC Consult to ensure its long-term operation. This project is a critical response to the community's previous reliance on polluted streams and a frequently broken-down borehole.
This water system represents a significant step in Ghana's ongoing efforts to improve access to basic infrastructure and public health, especially in rural areas. The initiative aligns with the government's broader development agenda to reduce poverty and improve living standards across regions. It also reflects a growing trend of public-private partnerships tackling essential service delivery.
Robel Wamisho, Associate Director of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) at World Vision Ghana, highlighted the impact. He said, "This specific project brings a safe, reliable, and sustainable water supply to potentially more than 7,000 residents." The project forms part of 26 water systems World Vision has completed across the Asunafo North Municipality.
The commissioning of this system has several immediate implications for the Dominase community. Improved access to clean water will drastically reduce incidences of waterborne diseases, lowering healthcare costs and improving public health. It also frees up time for women and children who previously trekked long distances for water, enhancing school attendance and economic participation.
For instance, the project directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and 4 (Quality Education). The Ahafo Regional Development Planning Officer, Ntiamoah Adade, stressed the facility's broader significance. He outlined four core priorities for the community: taking full custody, effective revenue mobilisation, strict preventive maintenance, and compliance with operational frameworks. The Regional Coordinating Council has incorporated WASH indicators into its monitoring framework. This ensures ongoing tracking of functionality, water quality, revenue performance, and customer satisfaction across the Ahafo region. Observers will monitor PEC Consult's effectiveness in managing the facility and the community's adherence to these guidelines. The approximate cost of such a system, based on similar projects, would be around GHS 1.2 million. This investment underlines the significant financial commitment to improving vital services.