Thousands Of Residents In Damang, Tarkwa Municipality, Now Have Reliable Access To Safe Drinking Water Following The Handover Of A New Sustainable Water Supply System By The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation And World Vision Ghana.
The Project Was Officially Handed Over To The Community On 9th July, 2026, After Months Of Construction And Community Engagement.
What The New System Includes
The Damang Water Supply System Was Delivered Under A Memorandum Of Understanding Signed By The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation And World Vision Ghana In 2024.
The Facility Comprises:
– Newly Drilled And Rehabilitated Boreholes
– A 100-Cubic-Metre Reservoir
– A Solar-Powered Pumping System
– An Extensive Water Distribution Network
– Strategically Located Standpipes And Household Connections
– Dedicated Water Supply To Schools And Healthcare Facilities
According To The Project Team, Over 200 Homes Have Already Been Linked To The Network. The System Is Expected To Benefit Thousands Of Residents Across Households, Schools, Health Facilities And Public Spaces.
“Creating Enduring Value Beyond Mining”
Executive Secretary Of The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, Abdel-Razak Yakubu, Said The Project Reflects The Foundation’s Commitment To Investing In Communities For Lasting Social Impact.
“At The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, Our Goal Is To Create Enduring Value For Communities Through Investment That Improve Lives And Contribute To Long-Term Development. The Successful Completion Of The Damang Water Supply System Demonstrates What Can Be Achieved Through Meaningful Partnerships With Communities And Development Organisations,” Mr. Yakubu Stated.
He Added That The Foundation Is Proud To Have Partnered With World Vision Ghana To Deliver A Project That Will Benefit Generations Of Residents.
Focus On Health, Livelihoods And Children
National Director Of World Vision Ghana, Tinah Mukunda, Said Access To Safe Water Remains Fundamental To Improving The Well-Being Of Children And Families.
“Access To Clean Water Has The Power To Transform Lives. Through Our Partnership With The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, We Are Pleased To Support A Project That Will Improve Health, Strengthen Livelihoods And Create Better Opportunities For Children And Families In The Damang Community For Years To Come,” Ms. Mukunda Noted.
Project Officials Say The New System Will Contribute To Improved Public Health, Strengthen Healthcare Delivery, And Reduce The Time Spent Collecting Water, Particularly For Women And Children.
Sustainability And Community Ownership
Beyond The Infrastructure, The Project Places Strong Emphasis On Long-Term Sustainability.
Governance Structures And Training Have Been Put In Place To Ensure The Community Has The Capacity To Effectively Manage And Maintain The System For Generations.
Moses Asumaku, Secretary Of The Local WATSAN Committee, Welcomed The Project On Behalf Of The Community.
“We Are Grateful To The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation And World Vision Ghana For Responding To One Of Our Community’s Most Urgent Needs. This Project Has Significantly Improved Access To Quality Water And Will Make A Lasting Difference In The Lives Of Our People,” He Said.
Traditional Leaders, Local Government Representatives, Community Members And Officials From Both Organisations Attended The Handover Ceremony. They Reaffirmed Their Shared Commitment To Ensuring The Long-Term Sustainability Of The Project Through Strong Community Ownership And Effective Local Governance.
About The Partners
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation Is The Corporate Social Investment Arm Of Gold Fields Ghana Limited. The Foundation Supports Sustainable, Community-Centred Development Initiatives In Education, Health, Water And Sanitation, Infrastructure, Agriculture And Livelihood Development In Communities Around The Company’s Operations.
World Vision Ghana Is A Christian Humanitarian Organisation Dedicated To Improving The Well-Being Of Children, Families And Communities Through Sustainable Development Programmes, Emergency Response And Advocacy.
The Damang Water Supply System Demonstrates The Impact That Can Be Achieved When *Private Sector, Development Partners And Communities* Work Together Around A Shared Purpose. More Than Providing Access To Safe Water, The Project Reflects Gold Fields’ Commitment To Creating Enduring Value Beyond Mining.
