The Wa Municipal Chief Executive, Alhaji Nurah Issah Danwana, has led a joint inspection of the deteriorating Charia Road to assess its condition and outline measures to restore the road under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme (GSCSP).
The inspection, conducted on Monday, July 13, brought together officials from the World Bank, the GSCSP team, consultants from AESL, and the project contractor, P&W Ghanem.
According to the Wa Municipal Assembly, the exercise formed part of the programme’s routine monitoring and evaluation to ensure infrastructure projects being implemented under the GSCSP meet the required quality standards.
During the inspection, the team assessed sections of the road to identify contractual and construction-related deficiencies that have contributed to its deteriorating condition. They also discussed immediate interventions aimed at restoring accessibility for residents and motorists who use the stretch.
The assessment identified several critical sections requiring urgent attention, with the team proposing additional engineering works to improve the durability and functionality of the road
As part of the remedial measures, two culverts and U-drains will be constructed to address drainage challenges identified as a major factor affecting the road.
Officials involved in the inspection reiterated their commitment to ensuring the defects are rectified and the road is restored to the expected standard to improve movement for commuters and residents.
The Charia Road project is being undertaken under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme, a World Bank-supported initiative designed to improve urban infrastructure and strengthen service delivery in participating Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies across Ghana.
