Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Works and Housing, has signed two contracts to deal with the frequent flooding in Accra.
The project is supported by the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) and the World Bank.
Accra, a busy capital city, has been struggling with frequent floods. The problem has been getting worse due to unpredictable rainfall, rapid urban growth, poor sanitation, and building on waterways.
The GARID project was launched to tackle these problems by improving flood risk and solid waste management in the Odaw River Basin in the Greater Accra Region. It also aims to improve access to basic infrastructure and services in the communities within the basin.
In a post on his X platform on Monday, July 29, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah said, “This morning, we took another significant step towards addressing the frequent flooding issues in Accra by signing two contracts for flood control works in Kaneshie.
“I instructed the contractors to complete their mobilization and start work at the site within the next four weeks, as required by the contract terms.”
“It is our hope at the Ministry of Works and Housing that this project, upon completion, will bring much-needed relief to the residents of Kaneshie.
“Thanks to the GARID Project and our World Bank partners.”
