By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo
Tema, Nov. 12, GNA- Mr Simon Sawer Tetteh, a construction and real estate developer, has cautioned that delays in the execution of major road projects under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme can affect delivery timelines and increase the cost of doing business if contractors fail to accelerate work.
Mr Tetteh, the Managing Director Sawer-Nanor and Sons Company Limited said concerns about the pace of work on some projects, including complaints reportedly raised by the sector minister, suggested that contractors could struggle to meet their scheduled completion dates.
He made the observation in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the implementation of the 2026 budget and expectations for the 2027 budget.
He said delays in completing road projects could become more problematic as the country approached the next rainy season, potentially disrupting construction activities, and prolonging difficulties for road users.
He stated that poor road conditions and traffic congestion imposed additional costs on businesses through increased fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance.
Mr Tetteh, who is also the developer of City of Favour Estates, said construction companies relied heavily on vehicles to transport workers, equipment and materials, making efficient road networks important to their operations.
He said the government needed to ensure that contractors adhered to project timelines and that infrastructure investments translated into completed roads and other facilities.
On building infrastructure initiatives by the government, he said some developments, including the development of the Kpoen Affordable Housing project undertaken by TDC Ghana Limited, had made progress in structural works and block laying, although finishing works remained outstanding.
He said the pace of completion was important to ensure that investments in infrastructure provided the intended benefits to communities.
Mr Tetteh also called for attention to educational infrastructure, saying the expansion of school facilities was necessary to address congestion and support the return of more senior high schools to the single-track system.
He stated that he had not observed significant construction activity in some schools familiar to him and urged the government to expedite the planned expansion if the projects were to address existing infrastructure gaps.
He said timely completion of road, building and educational infrastructure would support businesses, improve service delivery, and strengthen economic activity.
GNA
Edited by Linda Asante Agyei
Writer: Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo, GNA
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