Tidal Wave: Regional Minister engages Ghana Gas officials on stalled housing project

The Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, has held a meeting with officials from the Ghana Gas, and other stakeholders.

They include the project contractor, and the Ketu South Municipal Assembly aimed to address the delays in completing a 15-unit housing project meant for residents of Agavedzi, Amutinu, and Salakope – coastal communities severely affected by tidal waves.

The meeting was aimed at resolving bottlenecks in the project's execution and ensuring that displaced families receive the housing relief they were promised.

During the discussions, each stakeholder provided updates on their responsibilities, highlighting key challenges that had stalled progress.

It became evident that the current site conditions were not suitable for construction completion, necessitating a more comprehensive engineering approach to ensure long-term stability.

Mr. Augustus Awity, the Volta Regional Chief Director, joined the Minister in posing critical questions to the project team and demanding clear timelines and action plans for the way forward.

In his remarks, Minister reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure that the affected communities received the support urgently needed.

“We recognize the urgency of this project and the need to deliver sustainable solutions for our people. We will continue to push for swift action and ensure that these families are not left without shelter,” he assured.

He emphasised that beyond short-term housing relief, the government was also exploring long-term coastal protection measures to safeguard these communities from recurring tidal wave disasters.

The engagement ended with renewed commitments from Ghana Gas and other stakeholders to fast-track the necessary engineering assessments and resume work on the housing project as soon as possible.

Residents of Agavedzi, Amutinu, and Salakope are hopeful that this intervention will lead to a lasting solution to their displacement and housing challenges.

–GNA