Africa-Press – Ghana. Madam Ebi Bright, the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), has assured industries and residents of the metropolis of a significant improvement in water supply by the first quarter of 2026.
Madam Bright acknowledged that an unreliable water supply had adversely affected both industrial operations and residential communities, describing the situation as a national challenge.
She, however, expressed optimism that ongoing interventions would substantially ease the problem by early next year.
She gave the assurance at a dinner and awards forum organised by the Tema Regional Branch of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI).
The MCE noted that progress on water-related projects had been slowed by persistent infrastructure challenges, noting, however, that measures were being implemented to address the setbacks.
Touching on street lighting, Madam Bright said the assembly had faced challenges due to cable theft over the years, explaining that her outfit had adopted the use of aluminum cables instead of copper, as aluminum had no street value, although it was more expensive.
She said the change partly accounted for the slow pace of work, giving the assurance that the installation of streetlights would be completed before the beginning of 2026.
Madam Bright also expressed concern about encroachment and poor sanitation along major roads leading into Tema, describing the situation as an embarrassment for a city positioned as Ghana’s industrial hub.
She said her administration was undertaking measures to rehabilitate internal roads, particularly those serving industrial areas and free zone enclaves, to improve accessibility and the city’s overall image.
According to her, the poor state of infrastructure undermined Tema’s competitiveness and discouraged investment, placing a responsibility on the TMA to address issues affecting business growth.
Madam Bright noted that inadequate infrastructure and utility challenges affected productivity and investment decisions, adding that the assembly was collaborating with relevant ministries, agencies and utility providers to deliver long-term solutions.
She described the private sector as the engine of Tema’s economy, saying challenges affecting businesses also impacted residents, stressing that her administration was committed to addressing them in a holistic manner.
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