FCT Water Board To Shut Down Supply For Routine Maintenance

Hamilton Nwosa
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FCT Water Board To Shut Down Supply For Routine Maintenance

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The FCT Water Board has announced that its operations will be shutdown for five days to carry out repairs on some facilities within the territory.

According to the board, the maintenance work is scheduled to take place in two phases. The phase one maintenance will commence on Monday 18th to Tuesday 19th October, 2021 and phase 2: Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th October, 2021.

This announcement was made in a document released by the management of the board on Wednesday, noting that the board will shutdown phases 1, 3 and 4 treatment plants.

The board however, urged the residents in the affected areas to store water for their daily use during the period.

The statement reads in parts:”This is to inform the general public that FCT Water Board will shutdown phases 1,3 and 4 treatment plants for five days to enable the connection of a bye pass trunk line to Kubwa main line for the rehabilitation of the treated water tank roof slab.

“The maintenance work is scheduled to take place in two phases. Phase one is Monday 18th to Tuesday 19th October, 2021 and phase 2 Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th October, 2021.

“Consequently, there will be disruption of water supply to the residents of Maitama, Asokoro, Garki 1, Garki 2, Karu/Nyanya, Kubwa1, Kubwa2, Wuse 1 and Wuse 2, Barracks and Central Area.

“In view of this development, residents of the affected areas are advised to store water for their daily use during this period.

“We regret the inconveniences this exercise may cause you.”

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