Volta Region Infrastructure Drive: Ho Commences GHc 3M Road Project as Ketu North Expands Water Access

Municipal assemblies across the Volta Region have launched significant infrastructure projects aimed at improving living standards and boosting local economic activity. In the regional capital, the Ho Municipal Assembly has begun a GHc 3 million project to repair numerous potholes across a 25-kilometer stretch of the city's road network. Overseen by the Department of Urban Roads and the Ghana Highway Authority, the initiative is slated for completion by September 2025. Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Stephen Adom emphasized that the road works are a critical component of the 'Oxygen City' branding and align with President John Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy initiative, which seeks to create an enabling environment for round-the-clock commercial operations.

Beyond road repairs, the Ho Assembly is pursuing a broader urban renewal agenda to attract investors and improve public safety. MCE Stephen Adom revealed additional plans to install modern street lighting throughout the municipality by the end of the year. Furthermore, the local government intends to convert the Ho abattoir into a chicken processing factory, a move expected to stimulate the local agricultural value chain and provide sustainable employment. These projects are designed to enhance the municipality's aesthetic appeal and functional infrastructure, positioning Ho as a competitive hub for both residents and potential business partners.

Simultaneously, the Ketu North Municipal Assembly has initiated a vital water intervention to address long-standing shortages in various rural communities. The Assembly has begun drilling 10 new boreholes to provide potable water, with current work progressing at sites including the community of Kasu. During a visit to the drilling operations, MCE Reverend Martin Amenaki reiterated the Assembly's commitment to responsive leadership and community welfare. Local residents expressed significant relief, noting that the new water sources would drastically improve sanitation and health outcomes for families who previously struggled to access clean drinking water.

These collective efforts in Ho and Ketu North reflect a regional focus on addressing basic infrastructure deficits while preparing for larger economic shifts. Reverend Amenaki urged beneficiary communities in Ketu North to prioritize the sustainable maintenance of the new boreholes, while the Ho Assembly continues to monitor its 25-kilometer road project to ensure value for money. As these projects move toward completion, regional authorities expect a measurable improvement in both the ease of doing business and the general quality of life for citizens across the Volta Region.