The Lagos Water Corporation ( LWC ) has announced a temporary distruption in water supply to parts of the Lagos metropolis, including: Akiode, Ikeja, Magodo, Oregun, Ketu, Ojota, Gbagada, Shomolu, Ojuelegba, Oyingbo, Ijora Olopa, Agege, and parts of Lagos Island, to enable the completion of critical repair and replacement works at Adiyan 1 Water Treatment Plant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A statement signed by the Managing Director of Lagos Water Corporation ( LWC ), Engr. Temitope Mukhtaar, said the planned repair works are necessary to address a leakage on the ND 1600 mm Adiyan raw water pipeline located at the Akute Intake Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further explained that the continuous leakage has been advertly affecting the ongoing construction of Adiyan Phase 11 Project. ” It was observed that the persistent water discharge from the leakage point is saturating the surrounding soil, thereby compromising ground stability and posing a safety risks to heavy construction, equipment, including crane and excavators, currently deployed to the affected areas.” he noted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The General Manager further stated that Adiyan 1 Water Treatment Plant will be shut down temporarily pending the completion of the repair and replacement works. This measure is to ensure a safe and effective execution of the Adiyan 11 intake construction work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concluding, Mukhtaar assured customers that efforts are being intensified to complete the work promptly, adding that water supply restoration is expected soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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