Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources — government agency handling flood response, water sector regulatory reforms, and housing development across Ghana.
… passing.” National exercise The President announced that the issue would be placed before the National Security Council to coordinate a nationwide operation involving Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies together with the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources …
… According to the party, flood management has been counterproductively split between two distinct bodies: the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources. …
… The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), in Collaboration with the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, is committed to working closely to roll out a regulatory and licensing framework for various categories of water service providers under the water Sector R …
… The latest inspection forms part of broader efforts by the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to assess the impact of the recent rains and implement immediate and long-term measures aimed at protecting lives, property and critical infrastructure from future flooding i …
… In a press release issued on Saturday by the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, the Government expressed deep concern over the impact of the floods, which have damaged homes, businesses and public infrastructure while disrupting economic and social activities in many …
The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has expressed sympathy with Ghanaians affected by recent flooding across Accra and other parts of the country, while announcing a series of emergency interventions and committing to a long-term flood management strategy. …
… The situation has triggered renewed calls for urgent intervention by traditional authorities, political leaders, environmental regulators and the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources. …
… He said, “Under the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, SHC is also participating in the Greenville District Housing Project, where 40 housing units with supporting infrastructure are being constructed in the Tamale South Constituency of the Northern Region.” Mr. …
President Mahama has announced a nationwide exercise to remove illegal structures obstructing waterways and drainage channels, citing encroachment on wetlands and indiscriminate waste disposal as major contributors to recurring floods in Accra and other parts of the country.
Why it matters
President Mahama's nationwide directive to remove structures blocking waterways is a major policy response directly addressing the flood crisis.
President Mahama has announced a nationwide exercise to remove illegal structures obstructing waterways and drainage channels, citing encroachment on wetlands and indiscriminate waste disposal as major contributors to recurring floods in Accra and other parts of the country.
President Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance to release funds from the Contingency Fund for thousands of residents affected by floods in the Greater Accra Region that killed at least nine people and destroyed homes, businesses and public infrastructure. The President conducted an aerial assessment and committed to both immediate relief and longer-term measures to address perennial flooding.
The New Patriotic Party has condemned the NDC government for "fiddling" with national anti-flood interventions following severe downpours that submerged parts of Accra on 29 June 2026, affecting the N1 Highway, Achimota, Kaneshie, Weija, and other areas. The opposition party argued the government is paying lip service to flood control needs rather than implementing genuine solutions.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission and Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources are working to develop a regulatory and licensing framework for water service providers, including a Clean Drinking Water Services Act, to address long-standing challenges in service delivery and tariff management.
Works, Housing and Water Resources Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei announced plans to remove unauthorised structures in flood-prone areas across Accra and raise the Dome Pillar Two bridge to improve stormwater capacity following heavy flooding that inundated parts of the capital.
Following heavy rains that have damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure in Accra and other parts of the country, the Government has pledged to intensify efforts to address persistent flooding challenges and support recovery efforts in affected communities.
The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has activated emergency response measures in flood-affected communities across Accra and other parts of the country following successive heavy rains, working with partner agencies to deploy response teams, provide relief items, assess infrastructure damage, and intensify drainage maintenance.
Ghana launched a $182 million Public Facilities Energy Sustainability Action Plan to improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption in Ministries, Departments and Agencies through renewable energy adoption and efficient energy management. Implemented by the Energy Commission with German support, the plan aims to enhance financial sustainability in the energy sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Ghana Water Limited has temporarily shut down the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant due to extreme turbidity levels in the raw water source caused by siltation and pollution, threatening water shortages in Ho Municipality and surrounding districts in the Volta Region. The company warns the situation could worsen if urgent action is not taken to protect the water source from further encroachment and siltation.
The Managing Director of the State Housing Company has called for private sector support to help tackle Ghana's estimated housing deficit of 1.8 million units, saying collaboration would reduce construction costs and improve affordability. The company plans to complete about 300 housing units in Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi before year-end and is undertaking urban redevelopment projects in Kaneshie, Adenta, Effiakuma and Kanda.