Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah commissions mechanized borehole in Asutia

Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, the Member of Parliament for Techiman South, has commissioned a new mechanized borehole project for the farming community of Asutia. This intervention marks the end of decades of water scarcity for residents who have historically struggled to access clean drinking water. The project was initiated by the MP following several previously unsuccessful attempts to establish a sustainable water source for the village, providing a reliable alternative to the contaminated and seasonal sources the community relied upon.

For many years, the people of Asutia were forced to depend on unclean water sources that frequently dried up during the harmattan season. This lack of basic infrastructure placed a heavy burden on the community, particularly women and children, who had to trek long distances to find water. The reliance on untreated water also posed significant health risks, contributing to the prevalence of waterborne diseases and complicating daily sanitation for hundreds of households.

During the commissioning ceremony, residents and local leaders expressed profound gratitude to the MP for fulfilling a long-standing promise. Community members described the new facility as a symbol of dignity and hope, noting that the immediate availability of safe water will significantly improve the local quality of life. Mothers in the village highlighted that children can now drink safely without the fear of illness, while the time saved from fetching water can be redirected toward education and economic activities.

Local leaders in Asutia have hailed the borehole as a vital step toward broader development in the area. They remain optimistic that this infrastructure improvement will serve as a foundation for further essential services to support the farming community's growth. The MP’s office emphasized that the successful drilling of this borehole, despite the geological challenges faced during previous attempts, demonstrates a renewed commitment to addressing the fundamental needs of rural constituents in the Techiman South municipality.