- assist the assembly to formulate policies on works within the framework of national policies;
- assist to establish and specify the programmes of action necessary for the implementation of physical plans;
- facilitate the implementation of policies on works and report to the assembly;
- advice the assembly on matters relating to works in the municipality
- assist to prepare tender documents for all civil works projects to be undertaken by the assembly through contracts or community initiated projects;
- facilitate the construction, repair and maintenance of public roads including feeder roads, and drains along any streets and the major settlement in the district
- advise on construction ,repair, maintenance and diversion or alteration of the course of any street;
- encourage and facilitate maintenance of public buildings and facilities in the municipality;
- assist to build, equip, close and maintain markets and prohibit the erection of stalls in places other than markets;
- assist to peg and demarcate all physical developments prepared for all major settlements in the municipality;
- facilitate the provision of adequate and wholesome supply of potable water for the entire district;
- assist to inspect projects undertaken by the Municipal Assembly with relevant departments of the Assembly.
- advise the assembly on the prohibition of:
- digging of burrow pits or other excavations, and
- the sinking of wells or their closure;
- assist to maintain public buildings made up of offices, residential accommodation and ancillary structure;
- provide technical and engineering assistance on works undertaken by the assembly;
- facilitate the registration and maintenance of data on public buildings, and
- in consultation with electricity company of Ghana facilitate the provision of street lightening.
- Advise and encourage owners of premises to;
- Remove or trim trees, shrubs or hedges which interfere with traffic, wires or works on any street;
- Remove dilapidated structures or fences in any public places.
- Paint, distemper, white wash or colour wash the outside of any building forming part of the premises;
- Tidy up the premises; and
- Remove any derelict vehicles or objects which constitute nuisance;
- Protection or prevention of obstructing access to fire hydrants;
PROJECT |
% COMPLETE |
STATUS |
FUNDING |
Construction of Municipal Hospital (Agenda 111) at Antie Aku |
64% |
On-going |
DACF |
Construction of 3 -storey classroom block at Israel Park |
38%% |
On-going |
GETFUND |
Conversion of Library into High Court at Sowutuom |
100% |
Completed and Handed Over (In Use) |
DACF/JUDICIAL SERVICES |
Construction of Bottled and sachet water at Anyaa D |
100% |
Completed (Production Room) awaiting installation of factory equipment |
DACF |
Construction of Astroturf at Antie Aku |
100% |
Completed and in use |
GOC |
Construction of 2- storey Fire station building at Anyaa |
100% |
Completed and in use |
DACF |
REGULARISATION OF EXISTING BUILDING WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY
The regularization of existing buildings was carried out between 23rd August, 2023 to 8th September, 2023. It covered Adu Gyamfi area i.e. parts of Sowutuom and Antie Aku electoral areas .1150 demand notices were issued, 320 responded as at 30th September 2023, 23 submitted their applications and permit has been issued to them.
COURT CASE
Four (4) developers who were recalcitrant were prosecuted for not obtaining building permit for their development.
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ACTIVITIES
Within the 3rd quarter ,171 summons was issued to developers who were building without permit, 123 responded and 65 out of the 123 submitted their applications for the permit which 47 out of the 65 applications have been granted permit.
Provide technical advice for the machinery and structural layout of building plans to facilitate escape from fire, rescue operation and fire management