Mid-Year Budget Review: Minister lists 24 projects earmarked for completion by 2028

Government has identified 24 major infrastructure projects across the country that will be prioritised for completion by the end of 2028.

The announcement was made by finance minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

“These are not new projects. We are committed to completing what we have already started. There is no room for an increase in scope for any of the projects on the priority list,” Dr Forson said.

According to him, only projects that have reached over 70% completion were selected, in line with Ghana’s economic recovery programme under the IMF, which limits infrastructure spending.

Here’s a breakdown of the 24 priority projects:

Roads and Transport

1. New Bridge Across the Volta River at Volivo

2. Tema-Aflao Road Project – Phase 1

3. Tema Motorway Roundabout through Ashaiman Roundabout to Atimpoku

4. Construction of 14 Pedestrian Bridges

5. Kumasi Roads and Drainage Extension

6. Paa Grant Interchange and Sekondi/Takoradi Township Roads – Phase 1

7. Rehabilitation of Dome-Kitase Road

8. Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange – Phase 2

9. Bolgatanga-Bawku-Pulimakom Road

10. PTC Roundabout Interchange Project at Takoradi

Water and Sanitation

11. Drinking Water Facilities in Wenchi

12. Sekondi-Takoradi Water Supply

Health Infrastructure

13. Modernisation of Komfo-Anokye Teaching Hospital

14. Construction of Central Medical Stores in Tema

15. Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Takoradi

16. Bolgatanga Regional Hospital

Education

17. University of Environment and Sustainable Development at Bunso

18. 9 State-of-the-Art Technical and Vocational Education Training Centres (TVET)

19. Integrated E-Learning Laboratories in Senior High Schools

20. Expansion and Development of Existing Senior High Schools

Energy and Markets

21. Renewable Energy Programme – Pilot Photovoltaic System

22. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme

23. Construction of the Takoradi Market

24. Kumasi Central Market – Phase 2

To promote transparency, the Finance Ministry has initiated a forensic audit led by the Auditor-General and supported by one of the Big Four audit firms.

This follows concerns about inflated contractor claims and discrepancies between loan disbursements and actual work.

“Some contractors have submitted additional costs in excess of what was approved by Parliament,” Dr Forson revealed.

The government hopes that completing these long-stalled projects will restore public confidence, create jobs, and enhance access to vital services.

“This is about finishing what we started and doing so transparently and within our means,” the finance minister said.

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