Mr Vincent Antwi Agyei, the Sunyani Municipal Chief Executive, says the assembly is finalising modalities for the construction of a model market project to boost the implementation of the government’s touted 24-hour economy policy.
He said he had done extensive engagements and consultations with the chiefs and queens as well as other key stakeholders, saying two sites had been identified for the construction of the market.
Speaking in an interview with the media in Sunyani, Mr Agyei said the assembly was considering either upgrading the Nana Bosoma Central Market into a model status or constructing a new one within the Municipal Assembly building enclave.
He said: “We are yet to submit our report through the Bono Regional Coordinating Council to the Ministry of Local Government in Accra for further advice on our proposed site so that construction work on the project will commence”.
On completion, Mr Agyei said the standard market would contain a police and fire service post, creche, washrooms and improved lighting systems.
He said the market would run 24 hours, create job opportunities for the people, and thereby spur rapid socio-economic growth and development of the municipality.
Mr Agyei said the assembly had also prioritised healthcare, saying based on needs assessment, the assembly had proposed the construction of two Community-based Health Planning (CHPS) compounds at Krosua Number Two and Baakoniaba communities.
He added that nurses’ quarters would also be attached to the CHPS compounds to bring quality health care delivery to the doorstep of the rural dwellers.
GNA
