RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS
KUMASI ROAD AND DRAINAGE EXTENSION PROJECT (KRDEP)
The KRDEP is a sequel to the Kumasi Roads and Urban Development Project (KRUDP) which was completed earlier. The project comprised of the following subcomponents.
- The completion of the Oforikrom to Asokwa Bypass,
- The development of the Sokoban Wood Village a purpose-built industrial estate to accommodate the wood workers who were operating within the right of way
- The construction of the Lake Road 0 +000 to 6 +500
- The construction of the Lake Road Interchange
The KRUDP did not have adequate funds to undertake all the works prepared and as a result the KRDEP was prepared to undertake the outstanding works which comprised mainly of the extension of the lining of the Sissai Stream for another 2.0km and the extension of the Lake Road from Km 2 +700 to about Km 5 + 200
To improve travel options and access to and within the southern parts of the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area.
The scope of works includes the following
- Extension of the Lake Road from K2+540 to K5+200 and its associated works
- Construction of structures including
- The Lake Road Bridge at K4+100,
- S-line vehicular Bridge at Ch. 0+900 and
- S-line footbridge at Ch. 1+020.
- The Extension of the lining of the Sissai Drain by an additional 2 km and 100m of stone pitching.
- Design and supervision of the construction of the extension of Lake Road
- Design and supervision of the construction of the new Atonsu Terminal and about 360m Terminal access road
Employer: Ministry of Roads and Highways represented by Department of Urban Roads
Contractor: M/S China Henan International Corporation
Consultant: Zutari Ltd/ABP consult ltd
Contract Duration: 26 months
Funding Agency: Agence Française de’Developpment (AFD)
Letter of Acceptance: 30th May 2018
Contract Agreement Date: 1st August 2018
Commencement Date: February 1, 2019
Revised Completion Date: December 31, 2021
Time Elapsed: 100%
The Contractor with the Engineer and other stakeholders in July 2023 conducted a final inspection of works following the Contractor indicating substantial completion of works.
DUALIZATION OF HO MAIN ROAD (SOKODE-GBORGAME-CIVIC CENTRE) AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT WORKS (10.5KM)
The Sokode-Gborgame – Civic Centre acts as the main arterial leading the urban network to the Ho city. The potential growth of the Ho municipality necessitated the dualization of the Sokode, Gborgame – Civic Centre corridor in the Ho municipality.
This is in line with the Department’s quest to reduce travel time and improve mobility.
To improve mobility and travel time and accommodate the envisaged high traffic volume within the Ho municipality.
The project involves the construction of 10.5km dual carriageway with asphaltic concrete surfacing, U-drain/culvert works, walkways, median and some road appurtenances.
Employer: Ministry of Road and Highways rep by Department of Urban Roads
Engineer: The Director, Department of Urban Roads
Contractor: M/s China Railway no.5 Engineering Ghana Ltd
Consultant: Department of Urban Roads
Funding Agency: Government of Ghana
Contract sign Date: June, 2016
Contract Duration: 18 months
Commencement Date: February 2018
Estimated Completion Date: February, 2018
Revised Completion Date: October, 2023
A final inspection has been conducted by the Contractor, Engineer and all relevant stakeholders indicating substantial completion of the contract.
Cumulative physical progress is 98%. Financial progress of 81.00%.
CHALLENGES
Delay in payment of IPCs.
PROGRESS ASSESSMENT
With the final inspection performed, the Contractor is expected expedite all outstanding works to bring the Contract to total completion of works.