Pending the set timelines for completion of the Apiate Reconstruction project, Mr. Benito Owusu-Bio, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Chairman of the Apiate Reconstruction Implementation and some Committee members have paid a working visit to the site to inspect the status of work ahead of its finalisation.
After a thorough assessment of the habitations on Wednesday, 10th January 2024, the Deputy Minister commended Megatech contractors for the standard of work done. He noted that almost all expected works both internally and externally have been done as expected.
The Chairman further instructed the other five contractors to emulate their colleagues to produce the same level of work as soon as possible.
During a site meeting with AESL consultants and contractors, Mr. Benito demanded that the pace of work must be increased to ensure that work is delivered on the set date for delivery.
He was also emphatic on the quality of work despite the deadlines. He said that room appliances such as switches, sinks and fans must be fixed before handing over.
Addressing the concerns of some members of the community on repairs for buildings on peripherals that were affected by the explosion, the Chairman assured them that the repair works would begin soon.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to reconstructing the Apiate community into a modern, green and sustainable community as a model for rural development.
Mr. Charles Blankson-Hermans, a member of the ARIT Committee and Ghana Institute of Architects disclosed that a six-member task force team will be brought on site on January 15, 2024, to impose the completion of works as specified.
He mentioned that the focus should also be turned towards the surroundings and external works as the project comes to a closure.
Mr. Agyei Marfo, Manager of Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL), the Project Consultants for Appiatse appealed to contractors to attach the highest level of importance and speed to the project to deliver excellent work to the people of Appiatse.
