By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has announced a temporary disruption in water supply to parts of the Lagos metropolis, including Akiode, Ikeja, Magodo, Oregun, Ketu, Ojota, Maryland, Aromire, Ogudu, Gbagada, Shomolu, Ojuelegba, Oyingbo, Ijora Olopa, Agege, and parts of Lagos Island, to enable the completion of critical repair and replacement works at the Adiyan I Water Treatment Plant.
According to a statement, the planned repair works are necessary to address a leakage on the ND1600mm Adiyan raw water pipeline located at the Akute Intake Station.
The Corporation explained that the continuous leakage has been adversely affecting the ongoing construction of the Adiyan Phase II project.
Lagos Water Corporation further stated that the Adiyan I Water Treatment Plant will be shut down temporarily pending the completion of the repair and replacement works.
This measure is to ensure the safe and effective execution of the Adiyan II intake construction works.
The Corporation assured customers that efforts are being intensified to complete the works promptly, adding that water supply restoration is expected soon.
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