Regional News of Friday, 17 November 2017

Source: Herman Kwame Kumatsey

Kintampo Waterfalls to be re-opened Saturday

Kintampo waterfalls will be re-opened on Saturday Kintampo waterfalls will be re-opened on Saturday

The Kintampo waterfalls which has been closed down since March 2017 will finally be re-opened to the Public on Saturday 18th November 2017.

The Falls, one of Ghana's key Tourism destinations was ordered to be closed by the Vice President, H.E Alhaji Dr Mahamadu Bawumia.

After a severe rainstorm caused trees at the edge of the waterfall to fall on Visitors to the site. 18 people mostly students of Wenchi Methodist School lost their lives

The Ghana Tourism Authority under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture have rehabilitated the site to a level that enhances visitor experience and ensures safety.

A new stairwell, an infirmary, new washroom facilities, an upgraded event grounds, three new souvenir shops, a museum and a new changing room are part of the enhanced features at the site.

The Launch event will be attended by the Vice President, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the Brong Ahafo Regional Minister and the CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority.