SALWACO Restores Water Supply in Makeni Swift Action Brings Relief to Residents

The Sierra Leone Water Company (SALWACO) has restored water supply to the city of Makeni in Northern Sierra Leone, following a period of disruption. The water outage, which had left the township without water for several days, was caused by a breakdown at the SALWACO facility located at the Wusum Treatment Plant.

In response to the crisis, the leadership of SALWACO, under the direction of Managing Director Ing. George Lamin Vandi and Deputy Managing Director Apostle Dr. Albert Harrison Harvey, mobilized a team of engineers and top management officials to address the issue. This emergency water resuscitation plan was swiftly put into action to alleviate the water shortage in Makeni.

The team, led by SALWACO’s Director of Operations Ing. Abdul Ben Lebbie and Maintenance Manager Ing. Abu Kallon, who also serves as the Acting Head of Maintenance, worked in close coordination with the SALWACO team in Makeni. The local team was headed by Ing. Emmanuel Bayoh, the Station Manager.

The restoration of water supply has been met with widespread satisfaction among residents of Makeni, who had endured several days without access to clean water. The swift response by SALWACO’s management has been praised for bringing much-needed relief to the community.

SALWACO has reiterated its commitment to providing safe and pure drinking water to residents in all its operational areas outside Freetown. This effort is aligned with the company’s broader goal of enhancing sustainable development through reliable water services, ensuring both quality and profitability.

The management of SALWACO has also urged customers to remain diligent in paying their water rates. They emphasized that timely payments are crucial for the company’s ability to maintain and improve its services, which are essential for sustainable development in the region.