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The Ministry of Works and Housing in a joint venture with the State Housing Cooperation (SHC) has successfully completed the construction of a 16-unit detached and semi-detached housing bungalow.
This exclusive accommodation is specifically designated for senior public officials, including court justices, ministers of State, and chief directors.
Situated on an expansive acre and a half in Ridge, Accra, the housing project represents a redevelopment initiative, transforming a previous three-unit structure on the same acre of land into a modern complex capable of housing 16 distinct families.
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Mr. Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Minister of Works and Housing, expressed satisfaction during his inspection of the project, highlighting the Ministry’s commitment to optimizing land use in various locations, including the airport residential area, Labone, Roman Ridge, Lartehbiokorshie, and Cantonments.
Pleased with the project’s 95 percent completion status and the well-planned layouts of the bungalow, Minister Asenso-Boakye commended the use of plantation demarcation for the units, expressing a desire for broader adoption of such practices.
“It is one of the residential accommodations we provide for public servants, and I am thrilled that they used plantation to demarcate the units. I wish we could all learn from it,”Minister Asenso-Boakye stated.
Emphasizing the strategic location of the bungalow in close proximity to the offices of senior public officials, Asenso-Boakye highlighted the convenience it offers, ensuring timely arrivals for work.
In a gesture of recognition for exemplary service, the Minister announced that the bungalow would be named after Mr. Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, honouring his outstanding contributions during his tenure as Minister of Water Resources, Works, and Housing.
Mr. Kwabena Ampofo Appiah, the Managing Director of SHC, revealed that the Company had incorporated provisions allowing occupants to install air conditioning and satellite television without additional structural modifications.
This forward-thinking approach aims to maintain the bungalow in optimal condition for an extended period.