The Wa Municipal Assembly is set to benefit from support from the UK Government for the development of a toilet waste treatment plant, a project aimed at improving sanitation and environmental management in the municipality.
This was revealed by the Wa Municipal Chief Executive, Issah Nura Danwanaa, in a Facebook post on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
According to him, the support will come through the UK Government’s Centres of Expertise under the Green Cities, Infrastructure and Energy Programme (GCIEP), following the Assembly’s participation in a Feasibility Studies Review Co-Creation Workshop on Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants.
He noted that the initiative is expected to help address major sanitation challenges in Wa, particularly inadequate waste treatment infrastructure and environmental pollution, while also improving environmental health and sanitation services.
The project also aligns with efforts to promote climate-resilient urban development and improve living conditions in the municipality.
Under the initiative, a $5.4 million toilet waste treatment facility will be established to manage waste collected from septic tanks and toilets. The treated slurry will be processed for use in soil conditioning and irrigation, while the solid waste will be converted into briquettes for fuel.
The project will also include the provision of cesspit tanks and monitoring devices to improve waste management operations in the municipality.
When completed, the facility is expected to create over 200 jobs and significantly enhance sanitation and environmental protection in Wa and surrounding communities.
The Wa Municipality continues to face serious challenges in the management of faecal sludge from public toilets.
In many instances, the waste pits of these facilities are left uncovered, leaving the faecal matter exposed to the open environment. This situation not only creates unpleasant odours but also poses significant health and environmental risks to nearby residents.
In other cases, the faecal sludge is removed from the toilet facilities but is temporarily stored in open areas without proper disposal or treatment.
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