On 14th April 2026, the Regional Officer for Social Welfare, Mrs. Vera Alottey, paid a monitoring visit to the Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly to inspect both ongoing and completed projects within the Municipality. She was accompanied by the Assembly Engineer, Mr. Affrifa, and other officials to various project sites.
The first project visited was the Odumasi–Agomanya R/C Primary School project. This project involves the construction of a three-unit classroom block with a computer laboratory, a staff common room, and six washrooms. The project commenced in December 2025 and is expected to be completed in May 2026. At the time of the visit, the project had reached approximately 40% completion, with outstanding works including roofing, screeding, electrical wiring, water connection, and painting. Out of the total contract sum, 20% had been paid, leaving 80% outstanding. Mrs. Vera Alottey expressed concern about the slow pace of work and the possibility of not meeting the deadline. However, she was satisfied with the availability of water in the area, noting the presence of both pipe-borne water and boreholes. Mr. Affrifa assured her that a second site meeting would be held within the week to address the delays.
The team then proceeded to the Kpong West Kindergarten project. This project consists of a two-unit classroom block, an indoor playroom, a sick bay, an office with a washroom, and three additional washrooms for the children. The project also commenced in December 2025 and is expected to be completed by 30th May 2026. At the time of inspection, work had reached about 80% completion, with 45% of the total payment made. Mrs. Vera Alottey raised concerns regarding the choice of location, water availability, the decision to tile most of the rooms except the classrooms, and the need for fencing to ensure the safety of the children. In response, Mr. Affrifa explained that the area has access to pipe-borne water and that a water storage tank would be installed. He further indicated that the location was selected as part of a resettlement plan. He explained that the classrooms were not tiled to prevent injuries to the children, and that fencing the facility would be considered as a separate project.
The monitoring team continued to the MCE and DCE bungalows and boys’ quarters renovation project in Kpong. The renovation works commenced on 16th September 2025 and were completed in March 2026. The buildings have been fully renovated to standard, including roofing, painting, and general finishing. Work is also ongoing on the DCE’s bungalow and boys’ quarters, which commenced on 16th March 2026 and is expected to be completed by the end of May 2026. Payment made so far amounts to GHS 109,582. Mrs. Vera Alottey expressed satisfaction with the progress of work and advised that the surroundings should be properly maintained to enhance the appearance of the facility.
The team also visited the Akuse Nakope community borehole and water treatment plant project, which involves the installation of a 5,000-litre water system. The project commenced on 17th October 2025 and was initially expected to be completed on 20th March 2026. However, due to delays in the installation of the electricity meter, the completion date has been extended to 20th April 2026. Mr. Affrifa assured that the project would be completed and handed over by the revised date. The contractor has received 70% of the total payment. Mrs. Vera Alottey expressed satisfaction with the project and encouraged that work be expedited so that the community can benefit from access to clean water. She also recommended that a signboard be installed to properly identify the project.
The team further inspected the Agatom culvert bridge project, which commenced in September 2025 and was completed on 30th December 2025. Although the project has been successfully completed, a delay in the formal handover process was identified as a challenge.
The final visit was made to the Salosi project, which has already been completed and handed over. While the quality of work was generally good, it was noted that the execution could have been improved to achieve a higher standard.
In conclusion, the monitoring exercise revealed that most projects within the Municipality are progressing steadily, with some already completed. However, challenges such as delays in execution, payment issues, and minor quality concerns were identified. It is therefore important to ensure timely release of funds, effective supervision of contractors, and prompt completion and handover of projects. Additional considerations such as safety measures and proper maintenance of project environments should also be prioritized to enhance the overall impact of these developments.
