By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah
Tema, April 17, GNA-Mr Ludwig Teye Totimeh, Tema West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has announced a series of projects scheduled for implementation in 2026, aimed at improving living conditions and public services within the municipality.
Mr Totimeh made this known during the first ordinary session at the assembly hall of Tema West Municipal Assembly (TWMA).
Among the major projects is the construction of a two-storey, 12-unit classroom block at Lashibi expected to reduce crowding in schools and create a more conducive learning environment for students.
He said the assembly would complete the Adjei-Kojo police post to strengthen law enforcement presence and improve safety in the community, as well as drill and mechanise five boreholes across Lashibi, Baatsonaa, and Sakumono.
Mr Totimeh said plans were underway to furnish and do minor works at the clinic in Klagon as well as construct a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) at Adjei- Kojo to improve healthcare delivery for the community members.
He said, although work on the CHPS facility had not yet begun, efforts were underway to remove squatters occupying the site to allow construction to start.
He said the assembly was also moving forward with the construction of an office complex at Texpo, saying that approval had been granted by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, while the assembly was currently working with contractors and consultants to ensure timely completion.
He said other initiatives include the rehabilitation of selected schools, provision of school furniture, and additional classroom construction, adding that such interventions were designed to improve both access to education and the quality of teaching and learning.
On sanitation, he said the assembly had outlined a comprehensive strategy to improve waste management to ensure that 90 per cent of households subscribed to approved waste collection services and explained that service areas had been re-zoned into smaller units to enhance efficiency in waste collection.
Addressing sewer-related challenges, the MCE mentioned that the assembly plans to replace outdated pipes and construct intermediary chambers, adding that authorities would also work with assembly members to mobilise community support and contributions toward resolving these issues.
He said the monthly clean-up exercises would be held on the first Saturday of every month to instil a culture of cleanliness among residents, adding that a volunteer sanitation taskforce would be established to support the Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit in dealing with sanitation offenders.
He revealed that the assembly had partnered Essential Relief International, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), to carry out regular clean-up activities at Sakumono Beach, noting that the collaboration sought to address environmental concerns and promote sustainable use of coastal areas.
Mr Totimeh said the assembly would undertake dredging within the municipality by committing some funds to it, adding that buildings that were impeding waterways would be demolished to avoid flooding, among others.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo/George-Ramsey Benamba