As leadership transitions within the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) Volta Regional Office, the outgoing Chief Manager, Ing Francis Lamptey, has made a passionate call for continuity and commitment to sustain the gains made in water delivery across the Volta Region.

Speaking in an interview with Class News, Ing Lamptey emphasised the importance of maintaining the momentum built under his stewardship.

“We have gotten to a point where any drop in performance would suggest that what we did was cosmetic,” he said.

He stated that the incoming leadership must demonstrate the same level of dedication to ensure the progress became permanent.

He expressed confidence in the team he was leaving behind and noted that for at least two years, systems put in place should sustain operations as the new leader’s vision was gradually integrated.

Ing Lamptey highlighted key achievements, disclosing that by the end of July, the region should see full operational capacity at all production centers, helping improve reliability.

While current water distribution allowed many communities access only once a week, he expressed optimism that post IMF in 2026, GWCL could expand services to ensure 24/7 water access.

He noted that a significant demand supply gap existed, but a robust demand management plan had been instituted to manage expectations and guide household storage behaviour effectively.

Customer satisfaction, according to Ing Lamptey, had been a priority.

“When we are unable to deliver, we do not go silent. We engage the media and explain,” he said, hoping this culture of transparency would continue.

He further revealed progress with key infrastructure, such as the expected arrival and installation of the switchgear for Kpeve by July to prevent service disruptions to Ho Municipality and surrounding valley areas. He also mentioned plans to sink the Nua borehole after successful engagements with Ketu North Traditional Authorities.

Looking to the future, Ing Lamptey proposed a major investment initiative combining four to five boreholes into a single farm to serve both the immediate area and its outskirts.

While acknowledging Volta Regional Minister James Gunu's increasingly demanding schedule, he stated that critical reports and recommendations will be handed over to aid further investment efforts.

He urged close collaboration with stakeholders, including Mr Gunu, and traditional leaders, who he acknowledged had been instrumental in GWCL’s progress in the region.

“I trust the team I worked with will do even more,” he commented.

He reaffirmed his belief in the continuity of vision and commitment to reliable water supply across the Volta Region.