A little over a month after a devasting explosion killed 14 people and flattened the Appiatse community, government is racing against time to provide decent accommodation for survivors as the rainy season approaches.

Survivors have for the past month been lodging in makeshift tents as a stopgap measure to protect their dignity.

However, on Monday morning, the administration through the Lands Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, announced that it has identified some structures that will be converted into temporary accommodation for some 800 survivors.

The temporary structures; property of Future Global Resources formally known as Golden star Resources, are originally being prepared for the people of Odumasi, a community sitting on the concession of the mining firm.

But in a frantic effort to bring relief to victims of the explosion which also injured some 200 people, government reached out and has agreed with the mining company to allow the state to complete the buildings to temporarily house the victims.

The move has become necessary because of the imminent monsoon season which could potentially worsen the plight of the people who are going through a very difficult stage of their lives.

Speaking at a durbar of chiefs and people of Appiatse Monday morning, Mr. Jinapor announced that the reconstruction of a permanent settlement will not commence until the input of the people is incorporated.

Monday's durbar was created to present a drawing of a draft of what new Appiatse will look when completed, and allow the people to contribute to the final plan and design of their homes and community.

Some community members who spoke at the durbar demanded a timeline for the completion of a town the Lands Minister said will be "model and green", in order for them to return 'home'.

The disaster also destroyed livelihoods and businesses operating by the side of the road, and owners of those businesses asked the reconstruction committee if that aspect has been factored into the final analysis when it comes to the rebuilding process.

Responding to the questions, Mr Jinapor reiterated government's commitment to the emergency situation and promised to complete the permanent resettlement "as early as practicable".

He also cautioned against any form of agitation whenever the time comes for the people to be moved from where is currently being prepared for them, back to their origin, Appiatse.