The Government of Ghana says it still has plans to address the country’s housing deficit. As at now, one of its target— the 200 housing units at Amrahia close to Adentan in Accra is near completion.
The units, being built by the State Housing Company (SHC) in association with private developers are part of a more extensive drive to provide affordable housing the nation over.
The Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, expressed tremendous satisfaction with the project’s progress during a working visit to the site on July 10, 2024.
He commended the management and the Board of State Housing for the kind of work they are doing at the site— Amrahia. A significant story is the completion of approximately 75% of 200 homes on a 40-acre land.
He subsequently asked SHC and the developers to meet the timeline so that people can have utilization of them as fast as could be expected.
According to him, this is in addition to the government’s efforts to construct affordable housing all over the nation, including in the Ashanti Region’s Dedesua and Pokuase in the Greater Accra Region.
These efforts, he said are also complemented by the redevelopment of the Saglemi housing units, which per its scope will deliver 1,500 housing units scaled down from 5,000.
The Minister’s visit included tours of other key sites, such as the Legacy Court, where 70 abandoned affordable housing units are being redeveloped, and the SHC Court all of which are in Adenta.
Providing details on the types of units being constructed, Managing Director of the State Housing Company (SHC), Kwabena Ampofo Appiah, stated that the project includes 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units, with variations designed to suit different income levels. He expressed enthusiasm about the progress and potential impact of the project.
“This project showcases what can be achieved through strategic partnerships and government support. We are confident that these homes will set a new standard for affordable housing in Ghana, providing quality and cost-effective living spaces for our citizens,” he said.
In the meantime, the government is trying out a set of housing incentives to get private developers to do big housing projects in the country.
The SHC is piloting this initiative, which is expected to significantly cut construction costs and speed up housing delivery.
These incentives include strategic collaboration by key Ministries and Agencies to handle the provision of essential infrastructure like roads and water systems in order to lower the cost of construction for developers.
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