The Ministry of Information has announced that the government, in collaboration with Corporate Ghana, will imminently commission and hand over the fully reconstructed Appiatse township.
The tragic incident that occurred on January 20, 2022, saw the loss of 13 lives in an explosion triggered by a vehicle transporting mining explosives in Appiatse.
This catastrophe left numerous residents displaced and without shelter, prompting urgent reconstruction efforts.
Following concerns raised by some residents about the sluggish pace of the reconstruction process, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Appiatse Reconstruction Committee, Mr. Thywill Quarshie, provided updates in July 2023.
He disclosed that the first phase of the reconstruction project, consisting of 124 housing units, was nearing completion. These units include a range of accommodation options, from one-bedroom apartments to seven-bedroom residences, designed to accommodate the victims of the disaster.
Mr. Quarshie further reported that the majority of the buildings had already been roofed, with plans in place to commence external works such as electrical installations, plastering, and painting. Additionally, significant progress had been made in completing the drainage system, while construction of the road network within the township was underway.
The Appiatse Relief Committee received generous donations totaling GH₵62 million as of August 2023. These funds are dedicated to supporting the ongoing reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in the Appiatse community.
As the reconstruction project continues to advance, affected residents can look forward to the restoration of their homes and the return of stability to their lives.
Government will soon commission and handover the reconstructed Appiatse township in partnership with Corporate Ghana.
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— Ministry of Information (@moigovgh) April 27, 2024