Works Department
The Works Department is established at Metropolitan Assembly as per Second Schedule of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). The department is responsible for providing technical and engineering services, managing public infrastructure and ensuring the maintenance of all works-related assets across the Metropolis.
Contact Information
- Phone
- +233246247570
- Address
- CC-000-0889, Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly, Cape Coast, Central Region, Ghana.
- Office hours
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Vision
To become a well-respected and reliable technical and engineering services department serving the people of Cape Coast Metropolis.
Mission
To improve the living standards of the people of Cape Coast Metropolis by offering superior technical services through effective stakeholder collaboration for the provision and maintenance of adequate, safe, cost effective and socio-economically sound infrastructure in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Core Functions & Responsibilities
- Assist the assembly to formulate policies on works within the 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.
- Supervise and certify the quality of works carried out by contractors.
- Inspect and maintain public buildings, drains, bridges and other infrastructure.
- Manage the Assembly's plant and equipment.
Services
- Building and construction project supervision
- Public infrastructure maintenance
- Engineering advisory and design
- Contractor supervision and certification
- Plant and equipment management
- Drainage and flood management