Tag: Water infrastructure
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GWL and GNFS Unite to Position Functional Hydrants for Faster Emergencies in Accra West
New Collaboration to Protect Communities in Accra West In a significant move to bolster urban resilience, the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) Accra West Region and the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have formalized a collaboration to ensure that hydrants across the area are functional and strategically placed. The joint effort aims to shorten response times…
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GWL and GNFS Expand Access to Functional Fire Hydrants Across Accra West
Overview: A United Front for Faster Fire Response In a decisive move to strengthen emergency response capabilities, Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in the Accra West Region and the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have committed to a closer, more strategic collaboration. The aim is to ensure that functioning fire hydrants are readily accessible and effectively…
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Calgary 2024 feeder main break reveals systemic gaps in water management
Overview of the Findings An independent review into Calgary’s 2024 feeder main rupture has delivered a damning assessment of how the city has governed and managed its water utility assets over the last two decades. While the immediate concern was a single catastrophic failure, the review frames the event as the symptom of broader, persistent…
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Calgary Feeder Main Break 2024 Exposes Systemic Gaps in Water Governance
Overview: A watershed moment for Calgary’s water system Calgary’s 2024 feeder main rupture has prompted an urgent examination of how the city manages its water utility assets. An independent review commissioned in the aftermath describes a pattern of governance weaknesses and maintenance gaps that transcends a single incident, highlighting a broader risk profile for critical…
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Calgary Provides Update on Bearspaw Water Main Break Repairs
Overview: A Problematic Water Main Keeps Acting Up The City of Calgary is continuing repairs on the Bearspaw water main after it burst twice in the past 18 months. City leaders, including Mayor Jeromy Farkas, have emphasized a long-term approach to stabilize what has become a recurring infrastructure challenge. This week’s technical briefing aims to…
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NamWater owes Namibia billions: arrears threaten water services nationwide
Overview: A mounting debt crisis for Namibia’s water utility Namibia’s national water utility, NamWater, is grappling with a looming financial crisis as arrears pile up to about N$2.8 billion. The debt is largely owed by town councils, mines, municipalities, rural communities, and private consumers. This mountain of unpaid bills threatens NamWater’s ability to maintain, expand,…
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NamWater Faces Growing Debt Crisis as Arrears Threaten Namibia’s Water Services
Overview: NamWater’s mounting arrears Namibia’s national water utility, NamWater, is grappling with a staggering debt burden estimated at about N$2.8 billion. The outstanding amounts come mainly from town councils, mines, municipalities, rural communities, and private consumers. This growing arrears problem threatens NamWater’s ability to maintain current water infrastructure, expand service coverage, and ensure reliable supply…
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Bung the Failure, Not GRS: Sabah Deputy Sec-Gen Lays Blame Over Water Woes
Overview: A Fresh Take on Sabah’s Water Woes In a pointed reframe of political accountability, Sabah’s deputy secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali asserted that Bung, the former Sabah state cabinet member, should be held responsible for the state’s persistent water issues. His comments come as questions continue to swirl over governance and performance in the wake…
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Food Security in Africa: Tackling the Water Infrastructure Crisis Through Legal and Financial Strategies
Overview: Why Water Infrastructure Drives Africa’s Food Security Food security in Africa is inextricably linked to reliable water infrastructure. From irrigation systems and storage to urban water supply and climate-resilient drainage, water access shapes crop yields, price stability, and rural livelihoods. When water infrastructure lags, farmers struggle with unpredictable seasons, wastewater and drought, while cities…
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Food Security in Africa: Reforming Water Governance and Financing for a resilient supply
Introduction: The critical link between water and food security Food security in Africa hinges on a stable, well-managed water supply. With growing population pressures, climate variability, and rapid urbanization, the continent’s agricultural productivity depends on reliable water infrastructure. Yet the current crisis in water governance and funding hampers farmers’ ability to irrigate, store, and distribute…