Tema: Mr Ludwig Teye Totimeh, Tema West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has announced a series of projects scheduled for implementation in 2026, aimed at improving living conditions and public services within the municipality. Mr Totimeh made this known during the first ordinary session at the assembly hall of Tema West Municipal Assembly (TWMA).
According to Ghana News Agency, among the major projects is the construction of a two-storey, 12-unit classroom block at Lashibi expected to reduce crowding in schools and create a more conducive learning environment for students. Mr Totimeh stated that the assembly would complete the Adjei-Kojo police post to strengthen law enforcement presence and improve safety in the community, as well as drill and mechanise five boreholes across Lashibi, Baatsonaa, and Sakumono.
Mr Totimeh mentioned that plans were underway to furnish and do minor works at the clinic in Klagon and construct a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) at Adjei-Kojo to improve healthcare delivery for the community members. He added that although work on the CHPS facility had not yet begun, efforts were underway to remove squatters occupying the site to allow construction to start.
Furthermore, the assembly is moving forward with the construction of an office complex at Texpo, having received approval from the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The assembly is currently working with contractors and consultants to ensure timely completion. Other initiatives include the rehabilitation of selected schools, provision of school furniture, and additional classroom construction to improve both access to education and the quality of teaching and learning.
On sanitation, Mr Totimeh outlined a comprehensive strategy to improve waste management, aiming for 90 per cent of households to subscribe to approved waste collection services. He explained that service areas had been re-zoned into smaller units to enhance efficiency in waste collection. Addressing sewer-related challenges, the assembly plans to replace outdated pipes and construct intermediary chambers, while working with assembly members to mobilise community support and contributions toward resolving these issues.
Monthly clean-up exercises will be held on the first Saturday of every month to instil a culture of cleanliness among residents. A volunteer sanitation taskforce will be established to support the Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit in dealing with sanitation offenders. Mr Totimeh also revealed that the assembly had partnered with Essential Relief International, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), to carry out regular clean-up activities at Sakumono Beach, aiming to address environmental concerns and promote sustainable use of coastal areas.
Finally, the assembly will undertake dredging within the municipality by committing some funds to it, and buildings that are impeding waterways will be demolished to avoid flooding.