The Techiman North District Assembly, with support from the Office of the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and Member of Parliament for Techiman North, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has undertaken dredging works on the Tuobodom Subin River to improve water flow and reduce flooding in surrounding communities.
District Chief Executive, Hon. Adom Kwabena Johnson, said the initiative became necessary after persistent complaints from residents about the stagnant nature of the river, which caused flooding and hindered movement, especially during the rainy season. He indicated that the challenge was not limited to Tuobodom, as a similar situation had occurred at the Aworano Tano River.
“We had two similar issues in the district, one at the Aworano Tano River and the other at the Tuobodom Subin River. Residents of these two communities informed the District Assembly about their challenges, and I, in turn, informed our Member of Parliament, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare.” He said
Following the MP’s intervention, the Tano River at Aworano was dredged and has since been flowing freely. Hon. Johnson added that work on the Subin River is nearing completion and will soon restore its natural course to ease movement for residents.
“Hon. Elizabeth also reported the issue to the appropriate authorities, and as a result, the Tano River at Aworano has been dredged and is now flowing freely. Work has also started on dredging the Tuobodom Subin River, which has now begun to flow as well.
“Before this exercise, the river was stagnant and posed many challenges to residents. Whenever it rained, it became difficult for people, especially farmers, to use the bridge. Moreover, the Subin River serves as a water source for residents of Tanoboase and nearby communities who rely on it for farming and household activities. Since the river was choked, residents found it difficult to get water for their daily needs.” He stated
The District Chief Executive assured that engineers will soon return to the site to complete remaining works on choked culverts and ensure continuous water flow. He added that the Assembly is also holding discussions with engineers to improve the state of the bridge to prevent future blockages.
“We are grateful to our Member of Parliament for the good work done. The main dredging work has been completed, and engineers are expected to visit the site again to continue the process and work on the choked culverts to ensure the free flow of the river. I also have a meeting with the engineers today, and I am hopeful that we will discuss the state of the bridge and find ways to improve it.”
The Techiman North District National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) Coordinator, Mr. Adamu Muhammed, in interview with our reporter announced the formation of a Disaster Volunteer Group (DVG) to enforce sanitation by-laws and prevent residents from dumping refuse into the river and nearby drains.
“We have formed a Disaster Volunteer Group (DVG) to serve as community watchdogs to ensure that residents obey sanitation by-laws and keep the environment clean. We have realized that many people dump refuse into gutters and rivers, which contributes to blockages. The DVG will make sure such practices stop, and anyone found culpable will be punished according to the community’s by-laws.”
Several residents who spoke to the media also expressed satisfaction with the dredging exercise, describing it as a timely relief to the community.
“My name is Elder Osei Kwaku, and I am pleased with the work done so far at the Subin River. However, I appeal to the District Assembly to improve the state of the bridge; otherwise, if it rains heavily, the sand may wash back into the river and block it again.”
“As a resident of this community, I must say that I am very impressed with the efforts of the Assembly. We faced many challenges because of the river’s blockage, but now that it has been dredged, movement between our community and nearby areas has become much easier.”
Source: Elvisnokyenews.com
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