The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has cut sod for six major development projects aimed at improving education, healthcare, water supply, and road infrastructure in selected parts of the capital.

The projects, initiated by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), will be implemented in the Ashiedu-Keteke, Okaikoi South, and Ablekuma South sub-metropolitan areas, marking what city authorities describe as a renewed push to enhance service delivery and living conditions for residents.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony, Mr Allotey said the interventions reflect the government’s commitment to responding to the growing needs of urban communities.

“These projects are about improving the quality of life of our people. We are determined to provide better infrastructure and services that match the pace of Accra’s growth,” he said.

In the Ashiedu-Keteke Sub-Metro, three major projects will be undertaken. These include the renovation of a three-storey, nine-unit classroom block at the Private Odartey Lamptey Basic School, the rehabilitation of the Makola Government Clinic, and the upgrading of a section of road along Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, which will involve base preparation, resurfacing, and the laying of pavement blocks.

Under the Okaikoi South Sub-Metro, the AMA will construct nine water storage facilities in selected markets. A larger facility with two reservoirs will also be built and connected directly to the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) main line to improve water supply to key commercial areas.

In the Ablekuma South Sub-Metro, the focus will be on education and sanitation, with the drilling and mechanisation of ten boreholes in selected schools to ensure access to potable water for pupils and staff.

The Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo, Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, assured residents that the projects would be completed within the stipulated timelines. He disclosed that contractors would operate under a 24-hour work system to accelerate delivery.

“We will not tolerate unnecessary delays. These projects must be completed on schedule to benefit the people,” he said.

Mayor Allotey also announced plans to expand and renovate the Makola Market, a move he said would improve trading conditions and create a more conducive environment for traders.

Residents and traders who attended the ceremony expressed excitement about the projects, saying they expect the interventions to ease daily challenges, improve livelihoods, and boost economic activities across the metropolis.