The Government of Ghana has announced that it will begin constructing new water treatment plants in Damongo, Tamale, Yendi, and surrounding areas from 2026, a move expected to provide safe and reliable drinking water for about one million residents in the Northern and Savannah Regions.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, during his 2026 Budget presentation to Parliament on Thursday, emphasized the importance of water and sanitation, saying: “Access to clean water and safe sanitation is more than infrastructure; it is a foundation of dignity, public health, and national resilience.”
The construction programme forms part of President John Dramani Mahama’s “Water for All” vision, which seeks to ensure that no Ghanaian is left behind because of geography or income.
Completion of these plants is expected to double treatment capacity, improve supply reliability in peri-urban communities, and ensure that approximately one million residents gain access to safe drinking water.
Dr. Forson highlighted the broader significance of the programme, noting that it is a practical and accelerated investment in infrastructure that supports public health, national resilience, and equitable development across the country.
The initiative reflects the government’s commitment to transforming water access from a daily challenge into a dependable service, particularly for communities that have historically faced limited or unreliable supply.
