VRA Announces Plans For Potential Akosombo Dam Spillage Again

&NewLine;<p class&equals;"has-medium-font-size"><strong>The Volta River Authority &lpar;VRA&rpar; has notified over 40 stakeholders&comma; including the Minister for the Interior and local assemblies&comma; of its intention to engage in precautionary measures regarding a potential controlled spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam&period;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>According to a notice signed by VRA&&num;8217&semi;s Deputy Chief Executive&comma; Ing&period; Ken Arthur&comma; the engagement aims to discuss the implications&comma; mitigative measures&comma; and information dissemination to ensure the structural integrity of the dam and the safety of surrounding communities&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>This move comes after the devastating flooding that occurred in 2023&comma; which affected over 88&comma;000 people&comma; damaged 5&comma;000 homes&comma; and prompted a GH¢220 million compensation package from the government&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The VRA&&num;8217&semi;s proactive approach seeks to mitigate potential risks and ensure the well-being of those living in the dam&&num;8217&semi;s catchment areas&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Stakeholders are urged to collaborate with the VRA to minimize the impact of any potential spillage&period; <&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>The authority&&num;8217&semi;s preparedness and engagement efforts demonstrate a commitment to prioritizing safety and community well-being&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>Source<&sol;strong>&colon; <a href&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;OccupyGh&period;com">OccupyGh&period;com<&sol;a> <&sol;p><p class&equals;"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size"><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;chat&period;whatsapp&period;com&sol;JVGCtXdCoiKHCI3CXwMC5l" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noreferrer noopener">Tap To Join Our<&sol;a> WhatsApp Community<&sol;p> &NewLine;

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