The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has presented detailed updates on key urban development and sanitation interventions being implemented by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).

Mayor Allotey presented the updates during a press briefing organised by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council to give accounts of the stewardships of Metropolitan, Municipal District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region.

Speaking at the briefing, the Mayor said the Assembly had intensified maintenance works on streetlights across the city to improve security and mobility

He cited the restoration of some 150 streetlights along the Prof. Atta Mills High Street and Independence Avenue, near the Octagon, opposite Kinbu Senior High School.

He also reported that the Rawlings Park enclave had undergone a major facelift following the restoration of damaged roads by AMA engineers, describing the project as critical for easing vehicular and pedestrian movement.

On sanitation, Hon. Allotey disclosed that Accra currently generates about 1,800 tons of waste daily, of which 80 percent (1,440 tons) was collected and stressed that evacuation of solid waste was ongoing across sub-metros, alongside desilting works on choked drains.

“We are determined to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment for our residents,” he stated.

The Mayor revealed that the Assembly had intensified the removal of unauthorised billboards and signages particularly in the North Industrial Area, Agbogbloshie, and Kwakwalobite Street, adding that the exercise was aimed at restoring order and protecting the city’s visual integrity.

Addressing safety concerns, Hon. Allotey noted that 165 stolen or deteriorated drain covers had been replaced to prevent accidents and enhance public safety.

These, he said, included 60 new metal covers, 50 wooden grating installations, and 50 concrete slabs replacements out of 200 identified at the Rawlings Park and surrounding areas.

He also highlighted the introduction of the "Clean Accra Now" Initiative, a 24-hour cleaning cycle designed under the government’s 24-hour economy project, adding that the initiative was meant to sustain cleanliness across the metropolis at all times.

The Mayor also outlined the rollout of the Red Line Initiative, under which traders operating along pavements are being reorganised to allow pedestrians safe passage, stressing that the Assembly was also mapping out plans to rehabilitate abandoned projects within the metropolis to put them to productive use.

Hon. Allotey reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to building a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive city, calling on residents and stakeholders to support the initiatives.