The Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC) has issued a public notice explaining the reason for inadequate water supply in several parts of Freetown.

The notice states that ongoing improvement works by the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) are causing reduced power supply at the Spur Road and Regent pumping stations.

Affected Areas:

Wilberforce area including Main Motor Road (upper part)
Spur Road
Spur Loop
Freetown Road, Wilberforce
Wilberforce Military Barracks
Hill Station (By Lucy Drive)
Upper Tengbeh Town
Gloucester
Signal Hill
Regent
Imatt/Hill Station

The public notice does not specify the duration of the power cuts or when normal water supply might resume. Customers in the affected areas are advised to conserve water and make alternative arrangements until the situation improves.

The notice reassured residents in the aforementioned areas of normal pumping of water supply upon Completion of Works by EDSA on Tuesday 23rd April 2024.

The company thanked its customers for their usual understanding and Cooperation.