TMA to rehabilitate Tema sewage systems
The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) has initiated a new master plan to restore the old and damaged sewer systems in the metropolis.
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As part of the project, the assembly will undertake construction works to install equipment for the treatment plant and pumping station, and repair burst pipes and pavements for the easy flow of effluent from the main sources.
This was disclosed by the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive, Mr Isaac Ashia Odamten, in an interview at Tema.
Benefits
He said the master plan, when implemented, would bring to a halt the continuous flow of effluent into the streets and blockage of drains, which has been a nuisance and poses a health hazard to residents of Tema.
Mr Odamten explained that Tema had, for some time, been experiencing burst sewer pipes and flow of effluent from individual houses as a result of ageing pipes.
He said the assembly had undertaken several repairs on the sewer system and the time had come for a new plan to revamp the entire system .
Appeal for funding support
Mr Odamten, who commended the Ministry for Local Government for supporting the initiative, appealed to the ministry to assist the assembly in funding the project .
The MCE took the Daily Graphic round some critical areas which needed prompt attention, and was confident that very soon the difficulties of choked and burst pipelines would be over .
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He warned residents who had erected structures on the main lines to remove them before the start of the project.
Treatment plant
On the treatment plant , Mr Odamten said after revamping the systems , the plant would be able to produce composite residue which would adequately boost organic farming instead of the use of fertiliser.
He explained that it will be used as manure since toxic materials will be removed after the treatment process.