The Western Region will receive 110 pieces of road improvement equipment allocated under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) to address road infrastructure challenges.
The equipment includes bulldozers, wheel loaders, concrete mixers, low beds, motor graders, water tankers, tipper trucks, backhoes, and rollers.
The Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, at the launch of the construction equipment for MMDAs at Apremdo, near Takoradi, explained that the President’s vision extends beyond just constructing roads.
“DRIP is about creating a connected and thriving Ghana, where every district, no matter how remote, feels the impact of progress. This initiative will ensure the progress and prosperity of the country at the local level.”
According to the regional minister, DRIP is the largest investment ever made in the Local Government Sector, providing nearly 1,500 pieces of equipment to MMDAs across the country.
“This is a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to improving local infrastructure by giving Local Authorities the tools they need to effect meaningful change in their communities.”
The DRIP project is expected to create nearly 8,000 direct jobs, stimulate local economic development, reduce post-harvest losses by improving roads for transporting farm produce to market, and enhance general service delivery across the country.
He assured the MMDAs that the Western Regional Co-ordinating Council, tasked with coordinating the activities of MMDAs in the region, will closely monitor the effective utilization of this equipment.
“Adequate preparations have been made for the maintenance and fueling of the earth-moving equipment and to address all pending issues concerning the smooth implementation of the programme.”
Regarding the training of operators and drivers, he mentioned that 30 participants from each MMDA will receive training on using these machines. In total, 420 operators and drivers will be trained for the region.
The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Mpohor District in the Western Region, Ignatius Assah Mensah, praised the government for this initiative, saying, “This will bring a total transformation to the district.”
He explained that the district had no tarred roads until recently when the government awarded the road on contract.
“Work has already started; there are many roads in my district in a deplorable state, which affects our traders because crops and vegetables, which should be transported to markets and urban centers, get rotten.”
“Work has already started; there are many roads in my district in a deplorable state, which affects our traders because crops and vegetables, which should be transported to markets and urban centers, get rotten.”
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