By Agbaxode Emmanuel, GNA
Akatsi (V/R), May 1, GNA – The Executive Committee (EXECO) of the Akatsi South Municipal Assembly has recommended the construction of drains in flood‑prone areas within the municipality ahead of the major rainy season.
The recommendation was contained in the Executive Committee Report presented by Mr Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), during the first ordinary meeting of the first session of the second Assembly held on Wednesday, April 29.
The report noted that the municipality was gradually entering the peak of the rainy season and underscored the need for urgent interventions to prevent flooding and its associated disasters.
It specifically recommended the construction of drains along the stretch from Esianyokope Junction to El‑Shaddai, identified as one of the most flood‑prone areas in the municipality.
The Committee said the intervention would improve water flow, reduce the risk of flooding, and help protect lives and property during heavy rains.
Aside from drainage construction, EXECO recommended the procurement of motorbikes for the Alipedo and Gui Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds, as well as two additional motorbikes to support revenue mobilisation activities.
The report explained that the Ghana Health Service had been facing mobility challenges in delivering healthcare services to some rural communities within the municipality.
The Committee further proposed the construction of a permanent shelter for vulnerable persons to support the operations of the Social Welfare Department.
It also recommended the procurement of a chainsaw and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Ghana National Fire Service to aid emergency response and the removal of high‑risk trees in communities and market centres.
On revenue mobilisation, the Committee called for the regularisation of billboard permits and the establishment of road checkpoints at Avenorpeme and around the Roman Catholic Church area.
The report additionally expressed concern about the poor performance of some substructures and recommended the formation of a nine‑member ad hoc committee to assess their challenges and propose appropriate solutions.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Lydia Kukua Asamoah
Reporter: Agbaxode Emmanuel
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