Kumasi Metro Chief Executive, Mr Samuel Pyne has cut the sod for the redevelopment of the Santasi old market into a modern one.
Joined by Otumfuo Sasamohene and the Chief of Santasi, contractor, staff of the Assembly, assemblyman in KMA, Mr Pyne broke the ground for work to begin on the 24-month-long project.
Speaking at the function, Mr Pyne assured that the Assembly would continue to engage with stakeholders to ensure a smooth process and construction.
He noted that the development of Santasi was the collective responsibility of the government and residents, adding that the project would thrive with the support of those involved in the same.
‘’No single individual or government can develop this country and, in this case, Santasi but the support of Chiefs, the people, and all stakeholders would ensure that this area in particular, as well as Ghana as a whole, is developed collectively’’, the mayor posited.
The mayor indicated the resolve by the KMA to develop other satellite markets in the city so as to ease congestion in the markets and in the city.
Subsequently, the Mayor disclosed that markets such as Amakom, Krofrom,Patasi, and Moshie Zongo would be redeveloped to make them modern markets as well as improve trading activities at the same time.
This program, the mayor noted, was part of the project designed by the Assembly named the Sustainable Urban Mobility Program (SUMP).
‘’ I call on chiefs and the public, especially residents, to rally behind contractors who would be assigned to carry out the construction of government projects so that they do a good job and help to hasten the rate of development in the city and the country as a whole’’ Mr Pyne rallied.
Otumfuo Sasamohene, Nana Sei Atta II commended the mayor for his proactive attitude to resolving all the issues that had arisen due to the intent to carry out the redevelopment project.
He said he was hopeful the women who had issues regarding their resettlement after the project would support the same with good spirits since the mayor has assured them of spaces and priority to own shops or stalls when the project is completed.
Source: cmonline.com.gh