A Geodetic Engineer and Licensed Surveyor, Kwesi Addey-Blankson, has called for the proper demarcation of boundaries among assemblies within the Greater Sekondi-Takoradi enclave to help prevent disputes and improve revenue mobilisation.
According to him, clearly defined boundaries among the various Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) will eliminate jurisdictional conflicts and strengthen coordinated development efforts in the region.
Speaking on the Morning Light Show, Mr. Addey-Blankson, who also serves as President of the Ghana Institute of Surveyors in the Western Region and Chairman of the Western Regional Tender Review Committee, stressed the need for authorities to pay urgent attention to spatial planning and infrastructure expansion in the fast-growing metropolis.
“The boundaries between the assemblies within the Greater Sekondi-Takoradi area must be properly defined to avoid conflicts and also support effective revenue generation within the various jurisdictions,” he stated.
He further underscored the importance of improving the road network across the metropolis, noting that better accessibility would accelerate socio-economic development and ease movement within the area.
Mr. Addey-Blankson observed that although Takoradi was originally designed with a sound planning structure, rapid population growth over the years has placed enormous pressure on the city’s infrastructure and spatial arrangement.
“Takoradi was well planned, but the increasing population means there is a need to revisit the spatial planning structure to reduce congestion and improve the city’s layout,” he noted.
Touching on the redevelopment of the Takoradi Market Circle, the surveyor argued that authorities should have established functional satellite markets before embarking on the project to minimise congestion and disruptions to trading activities.
He explained that the absence of alternative market centres has contributed significantly to traffic congestion and pressure on commercial spaces within the central business district.
Mr. Addey-Blankson also appealed to assemblies across the Western Region to improve communication with residents regarding ongoing development projects.
He said regular updates and stakeholder engagement would help reduce misinformation, speculation, and public misunderstanding surrounding government projects.
“As assemblies undertake developmental projects, residents must be adequately informed to avoid unnecessary speculation and build public confidence in the process,” he added.
