As a part of its efforts to alleviate flooding and enhance environmental well being this wet season, Zoomlion Ghana Restricted, in collaboration with officers from the Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Group (NADMO), FeDEMS Group Ltd., Dredge Masters Ghana Restricted, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Nationwide Fireplace Service (GNFS) and MMDA, launched a three-day cleansing and desilting train in some flood-prone communities within the Accra metropolitan space.
The train started at 7am on Wednesday 10-12 June and focused main drainage canals and waterways within the Roman Ridge, Malam, Paloma, Circle, Kaneshi and GBC areas, with groups finishing up intensive cleansing and desilting operations to enhance the free move of stormwater and cut back the danger of flooding.
The initiative comes within the wake of latest heavy rains that brought on flooding in components of the capital, elevating issues in regards to the affect on public security of improper waste disposal practices and clogged drainage programs.
On the sidelines of the train, NADMO’s Better Accra Regional Director Dennis Nartey stated the collaboration between NADMO, Zoomlion, FeDEMS, dredger masters, police, hearth providers and MMDA demonstrated collective efforts to handle one of many main causes of flooding within the metropolis.
He says heavy rains all the time depart behind quite a lot of waste and particles, a lot of which results in drains and waterways. He famous that the state of affairs is made worse by residents intentionally dumping trash into drains, making it troublesome for water to move freely throughout storms.
Mr Naty harassed that lots of the issues related to flooding are man-made and due to this fact public attitudes want to alter. He known as on residents to eliminate waste responsibly and use designated waste assortment programs as a substitute of counting on rainwater to hold waste away.
He used the chance to advertise the continuing “No Do No Do” marketing campaign, which discourages indiscriminate littering and encourages environmental accountability amongst residents.
He harassed that defending life and property from floods requires the lively participation of all members of society.
Talking on the train, Chief Company Communications Officer of Zoomlion Ghana Restricted, Sophia Kujoruji, stated the initiative was particularly aimed toward decreasing flooding incidents throughout the wet season by making certain drains and gutters are freed from obstructions.
“We’re gathered right here right this moment to hold out this cleansing operation as a part of our efforts to regulate flooding throughout heavy rains. Most flooding happens as a result of gutters and drains are clogged with waste. That’s the reason we’re dredging and cleansing these gutters in order that water can move freely,” she stated.
Ms Kugyorzi stated that whereas rainfall itself can’t be prevented, the destruction related to floods could be minimized by correct sanitation and common upkeep of drainage infrastructure. She defined that communities could be higher protected by cleansing drains and eradicating collected waste after each heavy rain occasion.
She due to this fact known as on residents to help the efforts of well being authorities by refraining from dumping rubbish into drains and waterways, stressing that sustaining a clear surroundings is a shared accountability. She expressed confidence that sustained public training and neighborhood engagement will go a great distance in mitigating flooding and defending lives and property throughout the metropolis.
Additionally talking, the Head of Authorities and Company Affairs of Zoomlion Ghana Restricted, Ms. Emma Adwoa Appiah Osei-Dua, stated the corporate was happy to companion with NADMO, FeDEMS and different businesses to conduct the train, particularly at a time when heavy rains are widespread within the nation.
She defined that waste carried by floodwaters usually accumulates in drains and waterways, creating blockages and growing the chance of flooding.
He added that this cleansing drive is a part of broader efforts to handle such challenges by sustained hygiene interventions and stakeholder collaboration.
Ms Appiah Osei-Dua stated the three-day program was designed to help flood prevention efforts by eradicating waste and silt from vital drainage channels within the affected areas. He added that the partnership displays a shared dedication to defending communities and bettering environmental situations throughout the capital.
