Kumasi Central Market Project Starts

Works have officially started on the much-talked-about Kumasi Central Market reconstruction project.

Contractors were seen on site on Friday morning, pulling down structures to commence construction works.

Traders that would be directly affected by the construction works have been relocated peacefully by city Authorities.

The huge edifice is expected to be completed in two years and six-months time, barring any last minute hitch.

President Nana Akufo-Addo and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, cut the sod to start the project in last year.

After the requisite paper works, the contractors seemed ready now to construct the modern market in the city center.

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has managed to relocate the affected traders to pave way for the project.

Emmanuel Danso, Liaison Officer of the contractors, said the traders were relocated to Kejetia, Abinkyi and Race Course.

He said everything that is needed for the project to be delivered on time have been provided by the contractors.

According to him, the contractors would need the support of all-and-sundry to finish the project on the agreed time.