Norgbey leads push to address infrastructure deficit as construction works begin in communities

The Member of Parliament for Ashaiman, Ernest Henry Norgbey, has assured residents that ongoing road construction projects across parts of the municipality will be completed in phases, as contractors step up work to address longstanding infrastructure challenges.

Norgbey says the construction of drainage systems is the first stage of the process, followed by earthworks and, eventually, asphalting, explaining that road development requires several stages before the final surface is laid.

“Road construction is not like building a house. It passes through different stages before asphalting. It begins with the construction of drains as phase one, earthworks as phase two, before asphalting,” he explained.

His comments come as construction works begin at several locations across the municipality, bringing relief to residents who have endured years of poor road conditions, flooding and difficulties accessing their communities, particularly during the rainy season.

The projects include the construction of drains along Ashaiman Middle East–Fitter Lane, Christian Village, Lebanon Zones 2, 3 and 4, Zongo Laka–Night Market, and the stretch from Presby Junction to Police Junction.

The interventions have been welcomed by residents, some of whom say the commencement of the projects represents a response to repeated appeals for improved infrastructure.

Emanuel Quaye, a resident leader at Lebanon Zones 2, 3 and 4, expressed appreciation to the President, the MP, the Municipal Chief Executive and the Assembly Member for responding to their concerns.

“We want to sincerely thank the President, our MP, the MCE and the Assembly Member for responding to our concerns by commencing the construction of drains in the community.

“This is something we have been praying for over the years because whenever it rains, we experience serious difficulties due to flooding. We are grateful that the project finally started about two months ago, and we hope it will be completed,” he said.

Quaye, however, appealed to the authorities to extend the infrastructure intervention to a road behind the community, popularly known as New Road.

He believes rehabilitating the stretch will provide an alternative route and ease pressure on the busy Ashaiman-Lebanon Highway.

At 22 Annex, popularly known as Twibleoo, residents have also welcomed the commencement of road construction from the school junction towards their community.

One resident said the project was a welcome intervention but stressed the need for the authorities to extend the works to cover the stretch leading to Borla Junction, which remains in a deplorable condition.

The resident also appealed for the completion of the main bridge, describing the current state of the road as a source of significant inconvenience for people living and working in the area.

While expressing satisfaction with the ongoing works, residents have urged contractors to maintain quality standards and meet agreed timelines to ensure the projects are completed without unnecessary delays.

For Norgbey, the phased approach is necessary to ensure the roads receive the required drainage and foundational works before asphalting.

Residents are hopeful that the ongoing interventions will be sustained through to completion, improving movement within the municipality, reducing flooding and supporting economic activities.

The MP’s assurance has raised expectations among residents who have waited for years for lasting solutions to Ashaiman’s infrastructure challenges.