Western Regional Minister warns Amenfi Central 24-Hour Market contractor over delays
He gave the warning during a visit to the project site to inspect progress, accompanied by traditional leaders, including Nananom, who expressed concern about the pace of work.
The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has cautioned the contractor responsible for the Amenfi Central 24-hour market project to expedite construction or face the consequences of the contract being terminated and re-issued. This stern warning was delivered during a site visit aimed at assessing the project's progress, accompanied by traditional leaders and witnesses to their concerns over the pace of work.
The contractor, TEK Constructions, had entered the scene in August, yet construction has lagged behind expectations. Nelson highlighted that the current state of work was unsatisfactory, prompting the contractor to expedite their efforts. He assured that the government would be keeping a close eye on the development, with a decision to be made based on the contractor's performance.
Nelson emphasized the significance of the project to the residents, given its status as the largest market in the district. The presence of traditional leaders during the inspection underscored the community's watchful eye on the project's advancement. If the contractor fails to show improvement, they could face termination and a chance to reapply for the contract.
This stern warning echoes past actions, such as the termination of the contract for the Mpohor 24-hour market due to non-performance. Nelson stressed that the project, scheduled for completion in 18 months, is currently only 15% complete. However, TEK Constructions' Project Engineer, Ing. Emmanuel, has remained optimistic, stating the company is committed to meeting the deadline despite challenges posed by rain.
Despite disruptions in certain construction activities, he is confident they can still meet the scheduled time frame. The Regional Minister also noted that similar issues have plagued the implementation of the 24-hour market initiative in other districts, with challenges ranging from land acquisition to ownership disputes. Efforts are being made to address these issues and get the construction process back on track.
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