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The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) and the Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC) have announced the successful completion of repair works on the damaged GVWC transmission pipeline at Mambo, with normal water supply to Freetown now fully restored.
The damage occurred following a demolition exercise at Mambo, where houses had been illegally constructed directly on top of a major GVWC transmission pipeline. According to authorities, the illegal structures caused extensive damage to the pipe, leading to the loss of a significant volume of treated water and disruption to water supply across the city.
Officials disclosed that debris excavation works were immediately undertaken after the demolition exercise. Engineers were subsequently able to locate the exact section of the damaged pipeline, which was repaired and restored to full functionality.
Photographs accompanying the update show that the affected pipeline was buried approximately three feet beneath the building. The construction of a two-storey concrete structure directly above the pipeline, involving heavy and extensive concrete works, was identified as the primary cause of the damage. Authorities described the incident as a clear example of how critical public service infrastructure can be compromised for personal convenience.
The NDMA and GVWC have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the country’s main water supply infrastructure. Both institutions stated that they will continue to identify and demolish illegal structures built on or near the main transmission pipeline to prevent similar incidents in the future.
