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After massive protestations by some traders at the Kejetia Terminal and Central Market in Kumasi, work has started in earnest for the ultra modern market to finally become a reality.<\/p>\n

A visit by Citi FM’s Kojo Akoto Boateng to the site showed that contractors have begun driving steel columns into the ground, as part of the sub-structure works.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
Machines on site, driving piles, steel columns, into the ground<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

President\u00a0John Dramani Mahama is expected to cut the sod some time this month to officially pave way for the project to proceed. The contractors have organized their plant and equipment and are doing the preparatory works to ensure the project is completed on schedule.<\/p>\n

The Kejetia reconstruction project is being undertaken by the Brazilian construction firm, CONTRACTA Engenharia Limited.<\/p>\n

Phase one of the project is made up of construction work at the Kejetia Lorry Park in a period of 24 months, while the second and third phases would focus on the redevelopment of the Central Market.<\/p>\n

The central market currently has about 12,000 stores. The redevelopment of the Central Market will provide 45,000 stores.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>
A model showing the details of the new proposed structure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"A<\/a>
A section of the interior of the new structure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"An<\/a>
An aerial view of the proposed Kejetia Terminal and Central Market, showing the road network.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A\u00a0Kumasi Human Rights Court dismissed an injunction filed by the Petty Traders Association of Kejetia to stop\u00a0the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly from undertaking the project.<\/p>\n

The traders prayed the court to place an injunction on the KMA and its Chief Executive Kojo Bonsu from continuing with the demolition exercise meant to pave way for the commencement of the redevelopment of the Kumasi Kejetia Terminal.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Kejetia terminal before the demolition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the court case out of the way, the project execution is proceeding with plant, equipment and personnel in situ to construct the market,\u00a0which is said to be the first in the West African sub-region.<\/p>\n

The project is expected to cost government about $298 million.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The site has been barricaded to prevent intrusion and obstruction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The<\/a>
Steel columns, piles, being driven into the ground.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The pavements and shoulders of the road in front of the Kejetia terminal have been taken over by petty traders following their eviction for the reconstruction of the Kejetia Terminal and Central Market reconstruction project.<\/p>\n

They have been relocated to ply their trade in three separate markets located in the metropolis to facilitate the commencement of the $298 million project.<\/p>\n

The traders who claim the three markets \u2013 Afia Kobi and Sofoline; the Race Course and Akyeamfuor are fully occupied say they are\u00a0left with no option but to settle on the pavements and on the shoulders of the road. At Kejetia and all adjoining avenues \u2013 the Afia Kobi Ampem Avenue, Osei Tutu I Avenue, Okomfo Anokye Road through to the Opoku Ware II Avenue, are congested.<\/p>\n

Some commercial drivers who have refused to join their counterparts at areas designated for their relocation are also picking up passengers along the roads; a situation which is creating heavy vehicular traffic in the city.<\/p>\n

\"Vehicles<\/a>
Vehicles load and offload passengers and goods in the middle of the road<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Trotros<\/a>
Trotros and taxis now use portions of the roads as stations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"All<\/a>
All roads leading to Kejetia have been taken over by traders and vehicles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the Adehyeman gardens area, shops are being constructed to accommodate displaced traders. Some transport owners have created new stations within the new shopping complexes to keep business going.<\/p>\n

Over\u00a0five shopping complexes are at different stages of completion. However, traders claim the cost of securing the new shop is beyond their means, keeping them on the streets.<\/p>\n

\"New<\/a>
New transport hubs have been created within the shopping complexes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"New<\/a>
New shops under construction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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