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H. E. President John Dramani Mahama has broken ground for the construction of second phase of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project to safeguard five coastal communities in Volta Region from the threat of tidal waves. The communities benefiting from this project are Blekusu, Agavedzi, Salakope, Amutinu, and Adina, which have suffered severe damage from tidal …
The Deputy Minister, Hon. Gizella Tetteh Agbotui has underscored the need for a paradigm shift in building practices; emphasizing the importance of undertaking infrastructural projects that withstand shocks, reduce environmental impact, enhance social equity, and deliver long-term value. Speaking at the opening of the International Building/Infrastructure and Investment Conference on 13th Septmber 2025 at the …
The sector Minister, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has called on players within the built industry, notably developers and financiers, to prioritise the development of affordable, low-cost housing to restore the dignity of Ghanaians. Speaking at the National Thought Leadership Forum organised by Media General on the theme “From Blueprint to Brick: Making Affordable Housing …
The sector Deputy Minister, Hon. Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, together with engineers, inspected the progress of work on some critical drainage projects being undertaken in some flood hotspots within the capital. Accompanied by engineers from the Ministry, the Deputy Minister visited key sites, including the Paloma drains that flow into the Odaw basin, the First Light-Kaneshie drains, …
The Sector Deputy Minister Hon. Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, with a team from the Ministry, inspected the progress of work of the Dansoman Sea Defense Project II, a vital infrastructure initiative designed to safeguard coastal communities from the ravages of sea erosion. The project spans a 5km stretch and features 22 groynes and 2100m of revetments to ….
The Minister of Works, Housing, and Water Resources Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening its ties with Turkey in housing and infrastructure development. Speaking with JoyNews on the sidelines of the ongoing Türkiye – Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF) in Istanbul, he emphasised that Türkiye is a trusted partner…
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