Australia has established two newly constructed mechanised boreholes in communities within Ghana’s Upper Manya Krobo District as part of efforts to improve access to clean water and strengthen public health in underserved areas.
The project was commissioned last week by Second Secretary Tiffany Yan and Direct Aid Program Manager Jennifer Burckson in the Eastern Region. The intervention forms part of Australia’s Direct Aid Program implemented through the Australian High Commission in Ghana in partnership with the Ark Development Organisation.
The initiative comes amid increasing collaboration between Ghana and international development partners to improve water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure in rural communities. Access to safe drinking water continues to remain a major development challenge in several parts of Ghana, particularly in underserved districts where residents often depend on unsafe water sources.
The newly installed boreholes are expected to serve the communities of Trawa and Prekumase Agbom, while WASH education programmes are also being extended to 10 communities across the district to promote hygiene awareness and sustainable water practices.
According to the Australian High Commission, the project is aimed at improving community wellbeing while empowering residents with knowledge to sustain the benefits of the intervention over the long term.
“Access to clean water is not a luxury. It is the foundation on which healthy families and thriving communities are built,” portions of the statement shared on the official Facebook page of the embassy noted.
The High Commission further stated that Australia was proud to support initiatives that contribute to healthier and more resilient communities in Ghana.
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