The Ministry of Works and Housing is gearing up to receive bids from private sector entities for the redevelopment of the long-stalled Saglemi Housing Project. This significant step marks a new chapter in the effort to complete the project, which has been plagued by legal issues and vandalism.
According to Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, 10 international and local companies have expressed interest in the project, with site explorations already conducted. “About 10 companies… have picked up forms, have been taken to the project site, and have had the opportunity to inspect work that has been left there so far,” the Minister announced at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
The project, initially intended to deliver 5,000 affordable housing units, was scaled back to 1,506 units before being halted. However, the current administration is determined to complete the project by leveraging private sector expertise and resources.
Minister Oppong Nkrumah emphasized the government’s commitment to transparency and fairness in the selection process. “We expect to formally receive all bids by July 8th, which will be handed over to an independent evaluation entity for an evaluation report. The government will then select the best-suited developer based on merit and quality,” he explained.
This approach aims to address the long-standing issue of incomplete public housing projects in Ghana. The coming weeks will be crucial as the Ministry receives and evaluates the bids. The chosen developer will revive the Saglemi project, finally delivering much-needed affordable housing units.
