Government to invest $1bn in Pwalugu multipurpose dam, first phase expected by 2029
The government intends to spend 1 billion US dollars to fully complete the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam. This investment aims to increase agricultural output, grow agro-processing, and improve the energy supply. Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson announced the plan during the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement in Parliament. The project is expected to facilitate hydropower generation and irrigation. It will also support aquaculture and large-scale vegetable production. The first phase of the project is anticipated to be finished by 2029.
Government is planning to invest US$1 billion in the full completion of the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam, as part of efforts to boost agricultural production, expand agro-processing and strengthen energy supply. Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement in Parliament, Finance Minister, Dr Ato Forson said the project will support large-scale vegetable production, aquaculture, irrigation and hydropower generation. […]