Basic Data

Jacob Adua- Manager

Project name:               Kpong

Year started:                 1959

Year Completed:          1968

Potential area:               3028 ha

Developed area:           2786 ha

Irrigated area:               616 ha

Irrigation type:  Gravity

Background Information

The project’s location is about 61 km (38 miles) from Accra on the main Accra-Kpong road, opposite the junction to Asutsuare. It is on the watershed, which divides the Accra plains into two (2) parts: the coastal and Volta catchments. The typical climate of the area is that of Northern Accra plains with a bimodal rainfall pattern totaling 1016-1270 mm a year.  Around Akuse, a major town, rainfall ranges from 625 mm to 1961 mm a year with a wind speed of 40 km/hr. Mean temperature is highest in February and March (29^oC) and decreases to 26^oC in July and August (cloudy period). Annual potential evapotranspiration (Accra plains) is about 1676 mm (intermediate between Forest – 1372 mm; and Northern Savanna – 1981 mm).

Climate

The climate is the savannah type.

Irrigation and Drainage

Distribution Facilities: Gates, turnouts are all in good condition. Some portions of the main canal are in good condition. Erosion has created ‘patches of reservoir’ on some portion of main canal.

State of Facilities: Some portion of the main canals and laterals are silted up and needs desilting and heightening.

Contact Details

Name of Scheme Manager:       Jacob Aduah

Tel: 233 024 8438189

Address: P.O. Box 100 Akuse