Building Our Massive Underground Water Tank - Step By Step Process || Building in Ghana
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- I detail the step by step process of building an underground water tank in Ghana
Channel name change from GhBiz Girl to@KOREWAA - Life After Oz (GHBiz Girl)
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So the rest of the land around you is it lest land or free hold??
Thank you! When are we getting the information about the prefabricated shed?
You have no safety steps into the tank. A death trap for anyone who falls in. The lid is not an answer. It can be forgotten open and a wondering child or animal falls through. Even your phone/wallet/bag can fall in there, how will you retrieve it? It would be wise to correct it now than regret later. We prevent accidents just so they never happen. Great work
@@Gamma19245Agree with you she need to put stainless steel steps in
Hello. I am doing exactly the same thing as you in Morocco. I completely understand when you say "I walk around the land with my head in the clouds". This is the best therapy you can get. Just spending time thinking about what could be.
Most definitely Bernard 🙂
Hello korewaa through you i bought land at villa city and loving your process of development
Hi Patrick 👋🏾 I hope you start building soon 😊
Here in South Africa we call it the TLB for Tractor Loader and Backhoe.
Underground storage was a master stroke, more like a covered swimming pool or sceptic tank.
- I'd advise you to upgrade your reservoir in the near future and build with the rebars as you correctly suggested.
- The extra support wall you used will help only with the ground-to-wall pressure, but not the strong outward pressure exerted on a full tank
- Further use swimming pool quality inside finishing to avoid seepage and preserve concrete structural integrity from water damage.
- Local swimming pool builders can advise you.
Good and inspirational work, and I'll follow your orchard progress.
Nice pice of advise, also learning
Love South Africa and the so cool language. A baaje big drukkie voor jou.
We call it what it is a. J.C.B
If you compress the soil behind those walls. They will fall in. If you do not the water will push them out.
Compact the bottom. Concrete with rebar. Rebar first on the walls. Formwork then poor the Concrete behind.
The millions of years have compacted the earth in place will hold it in place.
Building a non reinforced brick wall.
That tank will not survive 1 filling.
Korewaa, you should consider having your voice tested. You could easily become a radio presenter. Your story is like poetry in motion. I will be watching as I can relate to your obvious love of fruit trees and land. I live in South Africa and I am a pensioner. I delight in growing vegies and fruit trees. I am a beginner though. Presently I am trying to enrich the soil by using organic compost. As it is winter here at present, it buys me time for next season. All in small scale of course. Blessings.
That tank was a smart move GhBizGirl 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
🙂🤓
I am happy for your dream to have your own homestead. It would have been better if the land was not cleared in such a way. The resources that came with the land is gone. You could have incorporated some into the garden and other structures. I would encourage you to read about permaculture. It will give you a rich understanding of how to take care of your land by mimicking the nature; working with nature as opposed to working against it. You can simply store rainwater in the soil by digging trenches called swales on contour. Make sure to utilize the soil and vegetation bulldozed back into the garden. That was the topsoil that’s full of nutrients. Plant matters can be used as biochar or buried as a hugelkulture.
You are likely to loose water due to leakage in the dry season for underground water storage built this way. You may want to consider a waterproofing barrier. Essentially you want a swimming pool-like kind of structure.
You mean that one will leak in hot season
Not sure about leakage because these type of under ground water tanks are built in the virgin islands under the houses. The are call cisterns and they are just plastered the same way this one was built. We never have had water leakage as a result. The water for the cistern are usually filled from water collected on the roof tops of the houses. In the dry season we have to buy water from water trucks if the water runs out.
Yes you are right,they need a damp proof memory
When you render the interior walls, there is an Ammendment that you add as you mix the cement, a type of Plasticiser, that makes it very waterproof, not very expensive, adds maybe 10% to cost of cement. We use it to line Water Tanks and Septic Tanks here in The Philippines...
@@bandit4true St Thomas USVI?
Love you Korewaa.. 💗. Glad you’re back. Looking forward to watching your Return to Ghana 🇬🇭 journey.
I love how you relate with craftsmen and locals
Nice move, really impressed with how you are developing your land...I am Preparing to do that also in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
It’s very good method ,advantage of space as this goes to the ground
Good idea of having water storage. The best shape would have been round. With a square/rectangular shape, the corners are likely to develop cracks (this I've experienced!) and water will seep out. You could have dug the pit and placed the plastic tank(s) underground as another alternative.
Round is difficult to build with rectangular blocks. Their tank is divided so it will be stronger
@@timothykeith1367 It would not , the round tank is the best way to go because the curved surface reduces the surface area for hydrostatic pressure on the walls .Even though we don't often do these round tanks on the ground for water storage except for waste large treatment plant .They are usually Elevated tank but the principle is the same.So to do the round tank or say the rectangular tank ,it should be reinforced concrete ,not blockwork.
@@michaelacheampong2869And the extra cost of that would be? . . .
Watching steadily while taking notes 📝 of every step of this new series.
Congratulations Dear.
Thank you B&C 🙂
That's a great idea. I think I may use it in my farm. Thank you.
Hi Walky 👋🏾 hope you are well.🙂
@@Korewaa-GhBizGirl thank you for ask. Y3da Nyame ase
@@Korewaa-GhBizGirl Nyame adom, me hu y3. I pray all is will with you and family.
I really like your way of building and reinforcing the tank for DIY application. The only thing I would be cautious about is leaching chemicals from your tank into what you are growing without a liner or inert lining material installed.
Also, the silica dust that is being inhaled by your workers while constructing the tank WILL cause silicosis eventually . Basically, that dust will eventually cause irreversible lung damage to those guys. So viewers thinking of doing this should protect their lungs accordingly.
Africa have such a potencial to be sooo good for their population that we all need to pray for them to have honest lidership! And peace! Then it will be a matter of time until they all get together and transform their ecomonies into a top world class one! They have all the good tools! Congrats for the project!
beautiful can the water be drinkable, Is the cement not going to affect the water, I want to collect rain waterfrom the roof. help!
What kind of material is the poly tanks made from. Make sure they are not toxic. BPA cancer causing chemical leak into your water.
they know wtf theyre doing, and it is sooo simplistic, thanks for sharing!!
underground tank is called a cistern. we build them in the Caribbean
100% in the virgin islands this is standard when building a house where portable water is not readily available.
Jamaica 🇯🇲?
Yes sirrrrrr... they all over thr DR ..wife parents just did one a few yrs ago
Hello Korewaa! Loving the process and progress! Patiently wait to see orchard! 🥰
Thank you Katherine 🙏🏾
The Machine is called "Backhoe" Machine for excavating.
very, very instructive video. thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching James 🙂
@@Korewaa-GhBizGirl hope when i return to GHANA in the FAll you can show me the best place to buy lands by the oceans
I love Ghana I am a Jamaican
We love you too Jamaica 🇯🇲
Great brickwork by the builder. That wall is as straight as they come. Put in a rain harvesting system to save you money on replenishing. Also invest in a good solar-powered water pump as your irrigation area is huge
I visited Ghana some few weeks ago, and intend to make another trip.
Very good idea.but to put steell on d floor before first casting is d best. Because, its deep below d ground level ; closer to clay soil.
Nice construction though.
I see..thanks Christ 👍🏾
And will make the cement floor whole lot stronger and reinforce from cracking when settling happens
Impressive works sister, keep it up.
Thanks
wonderful improvements
Thanks Melissa 👌🏽
Very cool! hello from Southern California USA.
Darlin', Here in SW Missouri we note that you have a JCB Backhoe! Way to go!
Hi KOREWAA - brilliant idea. What i would've to know though - WAS WATERPROOF CONCRETE/ CEMENT used to build the underground storage tank? Would love to build such a tank when starting to build in Ghana 🇬🇭 🇯🇲
@Dlannette Mclish - I was wondering the same, because over time the concrete can break down & also mildew if it's not waterproof & properly ventilated.
Not sure but in the Virgin islands 🇻🇮 this is standard to build what we call cisterns under the flooring of the houses which is then filled with water that is collected from the roof top using water gutters. We have never had issues with any leakage.
It's a backhoe
Excellent video thank for showing off this beautiful job, wish you success in your endeavors.
Nice, professional job! I'm contemplating something similar to store firefighting water. Cheers from Canada!
What about the poultry farm any update,I love this project too
Coming soon
I can't wait
Filling the outside of the tank should be clean building sand. That will help cushion the tank from outside pressures. This could prevent cracks.
God will bless you land 🙏
Im impressed with this man”s work, how do you fetch the water?
It will be fitted with a pump👍🏾
You can use solar powered submissible pump or electric
It’s a “you don’t have to dig it by hand machine”. The best kind of machine there is.
Have u thought about putting in a swale and berum u can plant tree's on the berum side it helps the land to retain the rain water better.
What a wonderful project! Thanks for sharing.
It's nice seeing the underground water storage.. would like to suggest if you could create a way to harvest rain water into the underground storage ☺️☺️
Great Idea 💡 👍🏾
Great idea indeed, they is one clip I saw of a man in Botswana 🇧🇼 who does that
In the virgin islands 🇻🇮 we call the under water tanks cistern. Having been doing this for years due to droughts and the limited nature of natural water sources. They are usually built under the house where they are filled from rain water collected from the house roof tops.
This woman is rich. She does business with lots of capital than most usual African starters in entrepreneurship!
Great job
Hi korewaa .
Thanks for the reply God bless you.
I just want to ask if there still land available for sale and how much per plot now? because according to the time of you sharing the video clip 5months had elapsed now .
Thanks celestine.
I think there is... but it will be best to contact Kas for all your enquiries 🙂👍🏾
Thanks one more time.
I will ,I hope they will not inflates the amount now if they get to know i leave abroad hmmmmm ghana.
That machine is called 'backhoe'. Cheers from Tanzania
It's very impressive what you did there!
Korewa, the machine is called backhoe.
This type of machenery is called " (hydraulic) Excavator"
the first was developped by the french compagny POCLAIN
A huge water reservoir underground is very neat, imagine that sitting above ground on the property?
I know right 😅
Have you considered making a lake? Water storage, irrigation and aquaponics.
I've being toying with the idea..I made some enquiries last month, but I'm not getting much info about the process and professionals to execute it here in Ghana...still looking though 🙂👍🏾
@@Korewaa-GhBizGirl It's not difficult, you will have to decide on the width and depth, but put a plastic lining below any materials you put on the bottom and sides to keep your water from seeping into the soil until it seals itself.
great video thanks
madam did you seal the skim coat ? if not water will leech out over a few years, building a tank you must think of it like a swimming pool you must seal in with a waterproof seal, if you have not dont worry to late, but you know for next time
Hi my dear I love your vedios
What part of Ghana is Villa City ?
It's in the central region
I like the concrete pour idea so far under the ground. How much does concrete and land cost around their ??
Don't you need a membrane? Blocks/ concrete is porous ?
Hello mum how is your tank 2years since it was made am really interested encouraging content
عمل جميل ورائع جدا
This is SO nice (African version) how much water does it contain? what the dimension of the tank?
Thank you (African version)😁😁
What safety precautions r in place to ensure a person will not fall into hhe underground tank.
what about water proofing was that done?
Bravo
is deh water tank fungi and mold proof? These cement tank in time create green stuff that's not healthy
Greetings so what about yr roof was you able to use that also and what about the chicken roof you can also use that to collect the rain and store that too
Awesome
Watching from Haiti
Respect
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Hmmm sis I need to have a conversation with you ooo. You are doing exactly what I dream of. How do I get in touch with you?
Hi Korewa I liked what you're doing please how can I contact you to ask more questions about safety.
Hi Janice 👋🏾..hit me up at boostupghana@gmail.com.
Is called a back hole. Aka site master.
I see...but why is it called a site master? ... just curious 🤔
The machine is called a BackHoe loader🙂
Hope you used a waterproofing liquid in your concrete otherwise the water will simply seep out.
Where is the site located
The machine is a backhoe (American version).
A job well done and well planned. I have a question for you Korewaa. Can you explain to me why you have chosen underground water tanks instead of above ground tanks? It would also be nice if you mention the well yield versus water needed for irrigation and have you considered placing a storage tank in a high place like small hill near your farm to save pumping energy needed? Thanks for your video!
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It's called a 180 excavator
So premix i concrete is very expressive???
I know u probably used blocks to save cost , but this would come back to bite you long term.This tank should have been a reinforced concrete tank.
Greetings how much is for one plot at the moment please??
I'm building 1000 cubic meters at the moment and the process looks the same.Also, the area looks more like it's in Kenya that in Ghana
Are you in kenya?
@@philemonkipkoech3764 Yeap! I completed the project successfully. I managed to collect half capacity. The rains were not much in my area. The April/June seasons has better rains in terms of collection
It is a TLB tractor loader and bucket
It is called a backhoe tractor
ITS CALLED BACKHOE
Always love your videos Korewaa. How much did you pay for the Borehole?
The land is sale instill available I m from Burkina 🇧🇫 and my sister is married to a Ghanaian we live in
United States And I would like to build in Ghana .
Yes I believe so Christine..your best bet is to call Mr Salam to find out 🙂
When are you starting your projects in kasoa Akoti land.
Which location is that
Villa city in Kwei Krom
This machine is called VERSATILE.
If i were you, i will protect myself against any lawsuit by making sure that ONLY the water hose will have the possiblity to go more than 5cm below the door.
Put solid wire mesh and make an opening just for the hose.
The lock is not enough to protect you against bad minds.
If someone mouse drawns in this tank, you will be in trouble. God forbids.
Thanks for the caution...it is currently fenced in and the whole property will be walled eventually.👍🏾
It's a backhoe!!
Its a JCB with a backhoe.
The name of the machine is back haul ok
🤘🤙
Ghana gets a lot off rain whilst you had equipment in doing clearing and digging underground water storage areas. Swales would have also helped. :). Study up on permaculture.
Would it not be better if they Dig Deep down to find water The Chinese have equipment for that.
My uncle used tiles inside his water tank and I have been dreaming of having something like that in my house.
I would have painted inside of the water tank either with pure epoxy paint or solvent free epoxy. From Texas, USA
Consider hydroponics - with climate-change (droughts) agriculture will become harder and harder - plus, pests, weeds, fertilizer, labor... Farming 'the old way' is not going to cut it. You got the water, get the nutrients and get better, bigger crops.
Is called backhoe😅
Hoping to be your neighbour Korewaa
😊👍🏾
Backhoe