Adom Trotro: Changfan machines on Weija lake for dredging, not galamsey – Assembly Member
The Assembly Member for New Weija East, Sadiatu Issah, has denied allegations of illegal mining activities in the area, insisting that the appearance of Changfan machines on the Weija lake is to dredge the water body, remove silt, and help prevent flooding when the Weija Dam is spilled. Speaking to Prince Owusu when Adom Trotro […]
New Weija East's Assembly Member, Sadiatu Issah, has refuted claims of illegal mining activities near the Weija lake. She clarified that the presence of Changfan machines on the lake is for the purpose of dredging to keep the water flowing freely and prevent flooding during the operation of the Weija Dam. According to Issah, before the work commenced, the Municipal Chief Executive for Weija Gbawe guided the project team to the site to inform the residents about the planned activities.
She emphasized that the allegations of galamsey are baseless. The contractor overseeing the project mentioned that the work had started on July 31 and the primary objective is to remove the islands that have formed in the waterway, enabling the water to flow smoothly. She explained that Changfan machines have multiple uses, not just for galamsey, but also serve as mini dredgers.
She added that while huge dredgers cannot be used at the moment due to the current site conditions, the Changfan machines are being utilized to initiate the dredging process, with larger machines expected to be deployed once the conditions become suitable.
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