In a major move to bridge the utility gap in the Talensi Constituency, the Member of Parliament, Hon. Mahama Dung Daniel, has officially begun handing over a massive water project consisting of 25 newly constructed boreholes across the Constituency.
The commissioning ceremony saw the formal opening of water points in five key communities: Winkogo-Awaradone, Balungu, Yinduri, Yamsok, Baare-Namdoya, and Wakii.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Mahama highlighted the dire situation in communities like Wakii, where residents previously had no choice but to share water sources with livestock or travel long distances.
“During the dry season, they have to cross to other places, and in the rainy season, they have to fetch water from the stream just in front here,” the MP noted.
“We saw that this was a necessity need that we had to handle.”
To ensure fairness, the MP collaborated with the District Chief Executive (DCE) to distribute the 25 boreholes across all 22 electoral areas in Talensi Constituency, specifically targeting “pockets of thirst”—neighborhoods where the water crisis was most acute.
In a notable disclosure, Hon. Mahama clarified that the funding for this expansive project did not come from the traditional MP Common Fund but from the District Assembly common fund.
The MP also outlined a two-tier strategy for ensuring the longevity of these facilities:
Local residents are encouraged to contribute small sums for routine repairs.
For major technical breakdowns, the MP’s office remains committed to stepping in, having already repaired several older boreholes earlier this year.
Looking ahead, Hon. Mahama revealed plans to shift from manual pumps to mechanized boreholes designed specifically for agriculture, that is, dry season farming.
During the ceremony, the the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. John Millim Nabwonya, highlighted the profound impact these projects have on the daily lives of the residents and that the project, funded by the 10% government allocation of the Common Fund dedicated to water provision, aims to alleviate the chronic water scarcity that has long plagued the area.
He emphasized that before this intervention, many community members were forced to sacrifice productive hours and environmental activities just to secure water for their families. The arrival of these boreholes is expected to improve health outcomes and provide a significant economic boost by freeing up time for the residents.
Hon. Nabwonya concluded by reaffirming the assembly’s commitment to completing the remaining 10 boreholes and 5 mechanized systems to ensure that no corner of the district is left behind in the quest for clean water.