Works Department
The Works Department is established at Metropolitan Assembly as per Second Schedule of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936).
Vision
To become a well-respected and reliable technical and engineering services department.
Mission
To improve the living standards of Ghanaians by offering superior services through effective stakeholder collaboration for the provision and maintenance of adequate, safe, cost effective and socio-economic infrastructre in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Objectives of Establishment
(a) To ensure an integrated and harmonised infrastructural development at the district level.
(b) To create synergy among work related activities.
(c) To ensure effective, efficient and sustainable service delivery (value for money).
(d) To provide technical services for all works related activities (Feeder Roads, Buildings and Water Systems).
(e) To maintain public works infrastructure (Feeder Roads, Buildings and Water Systems etc.).
(f) To prevent the creation of slums and to upgrade existing slums.
(g) To develop a maintenance plan for public infrastructure in a coordinated and sustainable manner.
Core Functions & Responsibilities
The Works Department in the Metropolitan Assembly shall:
- Assist the assembly to formulate policies on works within te framework of national policies.
- Assist to establish and specify the programmes of actions necessary for the implementation of physical plans.
- Facilitate the implementation of policies on works and report to the Assembly.
- Advise the Assembly on matters relating to works in the metropolis.
- Assist to prepare tender documents for all works and works-related supply of goods and technical services to be undertaken by the Assembly through contracts or community initiated projects.
Management
Ing. John Tettey Tawiah
Contact Details
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Phone Number
+233 24-624-7570 -
Location
CC - 000 - 0889,
Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana.