The Quarm-LMI Consortium, appointed by the government to complete the long-stalled Saglemi Housing Project, has committed to delivering over 1,500 housing units within 400 days. These units will be made available for purchase by the general public.
Kofi Adabor Ofori-Amanfo, Managing Director of the consortium, disclosed that structural integrity tests would be conducted on the existing buildings to assess their stability and ensure safety.
Speaking during a media interaction after a courtesy visit to the Ningo Traditional Council, Mr. Ofori-Amanfo shared plans to re-engineer parts of the structures, aiming to meet high safety and quality standards.
The Saglemi Housing Project, originally designed to address Ghana’s housing deficit, has faced years of delays and controversies, leaving many of its structures incomplete and exposed to harsh weather conditions.
“Tentatively, we are looking at around 400 days to ensure the entire project is completed and ready for sale to the public,” Mr. Ofori-Amanfo stated. “Currently, we inherited the shell structures, and some will undergo structural integrity tests to ensure they are safe and durable before being sold.”
He emphasized the impact of neglect on the buildings, noting, “This development has been left for more than seven years. Many structures have been exposed to adverse weather conditions, and some areas have experienced flooding due to environmental factors. Extensive re-engineering will be required to restore these units.”
The consortium’s commitment to reviving the Saglemi Housing Project marks a significant step toward alleviating Ghana’s housing deficit and providing quality, affordable homes for Ghanaians.
