The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council has announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Housing to construct larger drains and desilt existing ones to address flooding in the capital.
Recent downpours have already caused floods in parts of Accra, raising concerns about long-term solutions.
Speaking on the JoyNews AM show, Accra Regional Minister Mr. Titus Glover expressed confidence that these constructions, once completed, will permanently resolve the issue.
He emphasised the need for larger drains to manage significant volumes of rainwater and channel it directly into the Atlantic Ocean.
Mr. Glover mentioned that the previous week, he, along with Honourable Oppong Nkrumah, the Adabraka Mantse, and Hon. Zanetor, visited Asylum Down.
He noted that the ministry intends to reconstruct and expand the drain there to handle larger volumes of water.
“There are some areas around Kaneshie where we would be doing some of these projects all over the place. The worst of all is the western end.
“Any time it rains, vehicles cannot go or come because we have this silt sand; it is almost virtually on the road. If you don’t collect them on time, it makes the place so congested, and it becomes a security matter.
"Our duty is to make sure we supervise government projects, ensure that things are done, and that anytime the rain falls, we do not have any impact that is so negative in the lives of our people.”.
He also expressed concern over poor lighting on major roads in the region and revealed plans to improve it.
Mr. Glover mentioned that he has requested data on all faulty traffic lights and explained that a company has offered to provide free solar lights equipped with cameras and Wi-Fi.
Mr Glover said the company, in partnership with South African collaborators, wants to install the lights at no cost.
The Regional Minister added that his ministry plans to allow the company to advertise in exchange for lighting up key areas, starting with the Accra-Tema Motorway.
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