The National Youth Authority (NYA) has expressed its displeasure at the slow pace of work on the 5,000-capacity Youth Resource Centre to promote sporting activities and youth development at Dunkwa-on-Offin in the Central Region.
It stated that it would not hesitate to terminate the contract if the contractors failed to step up work, because the government had not defaulted in releasing funds for the project.
Mr. Sylvester Tetteh, Chief Executive Officer of the NYA, leading Board Members of the Authority to inspect the progress of work at the site, expressed his disappointment.
The initial nine months duration of the first phase of the project, which started in May 2018, had to be extended to June this year, due to the topography of the site and the heavy rainfall pattern in the area.
“We have been to other regions where work is satisfactory, but I must say that we are disappointed with the progress of work here,” Mr. Tetteh stated, adding: “This is a contractual obligation, and there are time lines.”
Mr. Tetteh reiterated the government’s commitment to provide avenues to develop the talents and skills of the youth, to enable them to participate effectively in the national development of the country.
Ms. Francisca Oteng Mensah, Chairperson of the NYA Board, also expressed disappointment at the pace of work and cautioned the contractor to deliver quality work and on time.
The facility comprises an ultra-modern sports stadium with indoor games facilities, Information, Communication and Technology Centre, a cafeteria and restaurant and a counseling centre.
The stadium, when completed, is expected to promote sporting activities, including football, hockey, valley ball, basketball and athletics, in the area.
Meanwhile, Mr. Stephen Anan, site Engineer, has given the assurance that the project would be completed on schedule and that quality would not be compromised.
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