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Ing. Francis Lamptey

Regional Chief Manager

Ing. Francis Lamptey is a highly experienced Engineer specializing in the water sector. He is an esteemed member of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), the International Academy of Project Managers, the Project Management Institute Global, and the Chartered Institute of Administration and Management Consultants. His diverse expertise is backed by a solid educational background and extensive professional experience.

He holds a Master of Science degree in Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST), Ghana. His post-graduate qualifications include a certificate in International Professional Negotiator from the University of Professional Studies, Ghana, and a certification as an International Project Manager from the International Academy of Project Management. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Geodetic Engineering from KNUST.

Ing. Lamptey embarked on his career with Ghana Water Company Limited in April 2000, where he has held several key positions. His roles have included Head of Digital Mapping and GIS, Project Engineer for Brong Ahafo Region, Area Project Manager for Central, Western, and Volta Regions, and Distribution Manager for various regions such as Central, Accra West, Brong Ahafo, and Tema. He was the Ag. Regional Chief Manager for Tema Region before his transfer to the Volta Region as Regional Chief Manager.

With over 24 years wealth of experience in the water sector, Ing. Lamptey has developed exceptional skills in project management, contract administration, and leadership. His expertise as a certified International Project Manager has enabled him to deliver impactful project management solutions and manage complex contracts effectively. His skill set encompasses leadership, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, proposal development, critical and analytical thinking, procurement management, strategic management, and operations management.

Ing. Lamptey has further enriched his expertise through participation in more than 20 local and international trainings and workshops pertinent to the water sector. Key trainings include managing and financing urban water and sanitation at Cranfield University, Bedford, England; certified international project manager training at A.M.C. International, South Africa; and total quality management with CIAMC, Ghana.

His commitment to advancing engineering practices is evident in his dedication to enhancing water supply systems’ management and sustainability. Ing. Lamptey is particularly passionate about accelerating water supply infrastructure development to improve access in underserved regions.

The Volta Region

There are 7 operational districts, with 2 operational Sub-districts namely; Ho, Dayi, Kpando, Hohoe, Sogakope, Keta, Ketu, Jasikan and Juapong respectively.

Water Supply Systems

• The region operates 28 Systems. These are:
• 4 Headworks – Kpeve, Agordome, Hohoe and Juapong.
• 1 Spring system – Tsito
• 23 Mechanized Boreholes

Installed Capacities

The total installed capacity of 37,585m³ per day

Major Achievements and Milestones

• Costly electro-mechanical breakdowns have been reduced by scheduling planned maintenance activities during power outages.
• Reduction in the maintenance cost of vehicles by acquiring the needed logistics for jobs to be carried out in the region.
• Replacement of 1 No highlift pump and the addition of 1 No lowlift pump at Kpeve Headworks.
• Addition of 1 No borehole at Tsito to supplement the treatment plant.
• Refurbishment of civil structures at Kpeve and Agordome Headworks.
• Installation of surface pump at the Lowlift Pumping Station at Hohoe Headworks as a result of frequent breakdown of the submersible pumps. Downtimes have been reduced in the process.
• Replacement of 2 No penstock valves at the filter station at Kpeve Headworks to stop excessive leakages during treatment.