KMA to enforce standard container designs for all new structures in Kumasi from 2027
The Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, popularly known as 'King Zuba,' has announced the extension of the standardised prefabricated container design policy to other parts of Kumasi, especially areas where structures have been erected.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi, also known as 'King Zuba,' has announced that the standardized container design policy will be extended to all new structures in Kumasi starting from 2027. This initiative is a part of the city's beautification program, aiming to bring uniformity, order, and aesthetics to commercial buildings across the metropolis.
The pilot phase of this policy is already in progress around the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, with the goal of improving the city's look and feel.
Boadi revealed that unauthorised structures were demolished around the Baba Yara Sports Stadium enclave on July 31, as part of efforts to enhance sanitation, safety, and the overall appearance of the city. From 2027 onwards, anyone or any organization intending to erect a container structure in Kumasi will be required to obtain an approved standard design from the KMA before commencing construction. The Assembly's bye-law, endorsed by all members, backs this initiative.
Boadi also announced plans to construct well-organized trading structures at the Poku Trading Area, aiming to provide a better environment for market women and improve the area's appearance. The mayor acknowledged the poor conditions under which traders, especially those selling meat on the floor, currently operate, and assured that structures would be provided at no cost.
This project is part of the administration's commitment to creating decent, well-structured spaces to make trading easier and safer, while also beautifying that part of the city.
Another key intervention is the decongestion exercise planned along a section of Alabar, set to commence on August 17. This move, not intended to harass traders, aims to restore order, ensure free movement of people and vehicles, and prevent accidents. Boadi described these actions as crucial to his administration's vision of transforming Kumasi into a cleaner, safer, and better-planned metropolis that reflects its historical importance.
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