BUI PT. THREE




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as ghana awaits the first power supply from the bui dam, the reservoir formed by the dam is being hailed for its impact on the livelihood of the people within the catchment area.

they claim the reservior has boosted fishing activities in the area.

daniel lartey brings us this report.

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It covers an area of 444 square kilometers at full supply level.

The water level at the time of our visit stood at 169.83 meters.

Managers of the dam, expect the level to rise to 183 meters in a good year.

The development of the bui dam on the black volta was primarily for hydro electric power and the development of an irrigation system.

The reservoir formed has since enhanced eco tourism and fisheries in the area.

Residents of jama in the bole district of the northern region are excited about its formation, claiming a boost in  catch.

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according to the leader of the residents association, torgbadza michael, people from other villages are settling there to benefit from the new fishing business.
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The situation according to residents has put pressure on the only two boreholes serving the community.

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Resettlers although happy, appealed for more boreholes.

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