THE construction of a new ultra-modern office complex for the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly (TaMA) is progressing steadily.
Work on the project, which is virtually at the roofing level, resumed late last year, after it had been abandoned for over eight years.
The over GH¢1.3m project is being funded by the assembly from its share of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).
According to the Architectural Engineering Services Limited (AESL), the consultant for the project, the construction is being carried out in phases.
Current works which are under phase one comprise works on the auditorium, committee rooms, store, board room, audio-visual room and washrooms all located on two separate floors, the ground and first floor.
The other phases will involve work on two separate four storey-buildings, which will be housing the main offices of the assembly, including the Chief Executive Officer.
Depending on the funds available, the first phase could be completed within a year.
Currently, the assembly is located in a two-storey building, which is woefully inadequate to accommodate all the decentralised departments.
Also, the building has not got a spacious facility meant to host assembly meetings, except for a mini-conference room.
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the TaMA, Mr Issah Musah, expressed the hope that the first phase of the office complex would be completed by the end of the year.
“If everything goes on as planned, we will move into the new office complex early next year,” he stated.
Mr Musah said there was an urgent need for the assembly to complete the project so as to bring the various decentralised departments under one roof for easy administration and convenience.
“If the project is completed, the assembly members will be able to hold assembly meetings in the hall and will no more pay money to rent other facilities,” he further stated.
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