It has come to our notice that The Volta River Authority (VRA) is planning a potential spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam.
VRA’s Deputy Chief Executive in Charge of Services, Ing. Ken Arthur, signed a letter to the Interior Minister, other respective stakeholders and all the assemblies within the dam’s catchment areas, indicating and informing the possibility of another excess water spillage from the Akosombo Dam if necessary.
“The Volta River Authority (VRA) intends to commence engagements regarding the potential controlled spillage of water from the Akosombo Dam. This precautionary measure is crucial to maintaining the structural integrity of the dam and ensuring the safety of our communities,” the notice read.
It added that “We propose to engage you and the relevant team to discuss the potential implications, mitigative measures and information dissemination.”
