The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that contractors handling government road projects will no longer be awarded additional contracts until they successfully complete their ongoing assignments.
The minister said the government is determined to end the practice where contractors secure multiple road contracts but fail to execute them within agreed timelines.
Speaking during an inspection of the Atimpoku–Asikuma Junction Road Lot 2 project, being undertaken by Dwafill Ghana Limited, Mr. Agbodza said the Ministry would strictly enforce the new policy to improve project delivery and ensure value for public funds.
“The days when contractors bid for and win several projects without completing them are over,” he said, stressing that future contract awards would depend on the successful completion of existing works.
Mr. Agbodza expressed satisfaction with the current pace of construction on the Atimpoku–Asikuma Junction Road project, noting that significant progress had been made after earlier concerns over delays.
He recalled that the contractor had previously faced the possibility of contract termination due to poor performance but commended the company for improving the rate of work.
The minister also used the inspection to caution other contractors whose projects have experienced delays. He warned that those who fail to improve performance risk losing their contracts when he conducts subsequent inspections.
According to Mr. Agbodza, the government’s objective is to ensure that road infrastructure projects are completed on schedule to improve transportation, promote economic activity and enhance the quality of life for Ghanaians.
The Atimpoku–Asikuma Junction Road forms part of the country’s road network aimed at improving connectivity and facilitating the movement of people and goods.
The Ministry says it will continue monitoring projects nationwide to ensure contractors meet their contractual obligations.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
