Korede Abdullah in Lagos
Residents of Alexander, Bourdillon, and Park View areas of Ikoyi will experience a temporary water shortage from Monday, November 18, to Saturday, November 23.
This disruption is necessary to facilitate rehabilitation work at the Alexander Mini Waterworks, according to the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC).
“Residents in Alexander, Bourdillon, and Park View of Ikoyi area will experience temporary water shortages from Monday, November 18, to Saturday, November 23.
‘This development is to enable the contractor to execute some critical components of the rehabilitation work that is currently ongoing in the Alexander Mini Waterworks,” he stated
Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, Managing Director of LWC, explained that the temporary water shortage will enable contractors to complete critical components of the rehabilitation work.
He apologized for the inconvenience and appreciated the patience and understanding of affected residents.
“We apologise for the inconvenience caused by recent water supply disruptions and appreciate the patience and understanding of our valued customers,” he stated
In a positive development, the LWC has resumed water production at its Iju and Adiyan Treatment Plants following the completion of Phase I of the Rehabilitation Project.
This milestone demonstrates the Corporation’s commitment to providing reliable water services to Lagos residents.
Engr. Tijani urged residents to report pipeline leakages to facilitate prompt repairs and ensure efficient water distribution. Residents can contact the Corporation’s Customer Care Lines at 07045973012 or 07045973013 or visit the nearest LWC Zonal office.
The Lagos State Government has secured a five-year grant from the USAID to enhance water infrastructure through the Lagos Urban Water Sanitation and Hygiene (LUWASH) programme.
The programme aims to rehabilitate five mini waterworks and increase the state’s daily water supply to meet the growing demand of 240 million gallons.
