Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, the mayor of Accra, has given thorough updates on the main sanitation and urban development initiatives being carried out by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).
At a press briefing organized by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council to provide an account of the stewardships of Metropolitan Municipal District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the area, Mayor Allotey gave the updates.
During the briefing, the Mayor stated that in order to increase safety and mobility, the Assembly has stepped up streetlight maintenance around the city.
He mentioned the restoration of about 150 lights on Independence Avenue and Prof. Atta Mills High Street, which are located across from Kinbu Senior High School and close to the Octagon.
Additionally, he said that the Rawlings Park area had received a significant makeover after AMA engineers repaired damaged roads, characterizing the project as essential for facilitating pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Regarding sanitation, Hon. Allotey said that Accra presently produces 1,800 tons of waste per day, of which 80 percent (1,440 tons) is collected. He also emphasized that solid waste evacuation is still taking place throughout sub-metros and that desilting efforts are being undertaken on clogged drains.
“We are determined to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment for our residents,” he stated.
The Mayor said that in order to restore order and preserve the aesthetic integrity of the city, the Assembly had stepped up its efforts to remove unauthorized billboards and signage, especially from Kwakwalobite Street, Agbogbloshie, and the North Industrial Area.
In response to safety concerns, Hon. Allotey stated that in order to improve public safety and prevent accidents, 165 stolen or deteriorating drain covers had been replaced.
He claimed that out of the 200 concrete slabs found in Rawlings Park and the adjacent neighborhoods, these included 60 new metal covers, 50 wooden grating installations, and 50 concrete slab replacements.
He also emphasized the launch of the “Clean Accra Now” Initiative, a 24-hour cleaning cycle created as part of the government’s 24-hour economy effort, which aims to maintain cleanliness across the city at all times.
The Mayor also described the implementation of the Red Line Initiative, which aims to restructure pavement vendors to make way for pedestrians.
The Assembly was also developing plans to revitalize abandoned projects in the city and use them for productive purposes, the Mayor emphasized.
Hon. Allotey urged citizens and interested parties to support the projects, restating the Assembly’s dedication to creating a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming city.
Source: newsthemegh.com