Residents of Apewosika, a sub-community of the Cape Coast Metropolis within the enclave of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), have voiced strong concerns over the poor drainage system and the absence of proper access roads in the area.
According to the residents, the community experiences severe flooding anytime it rains due to inadequate drainage infrastructure. The situation, they say, has made life increasingly difficult, disrupting movement and exposing them to health and safety risks.
Several residents who spoke to this paper indicated that the problem stems from poor layout planning during the sale of lands in the area. They noted that no provisions were made for access roads and proper drainage channels, leaving the growing community struggling with basic infrastructure challenges.
Speaking in an interview, Mr. Duncan, a renowned surveyor in the metropolis, expressed worry over what he described as the unwillingness of some landowners to release small portions of their lands to create access roads.
He explained that when the lands were initially sold, little thought was given to road access, a situation he believes has contributed significantly to the current flooding challenges.
“I cannot understand why some people refuse to sacrifice small portions of their land for access roads. Those who sold the lands did not plan for roads, and now we are the ones suffering from flooding,” he stated.
Mr. Duncan stressed that without designated access roads, it becomes difficult for authorities to construct effective drainage systems. He added that proper road demarcation would pave the way for improved drainage and reduce the persistent flooding in the area.
Residents are therefore appealing to the government and the appropriate authorities to intervene by helping to restructure the layout, construct access roads, and provide a proper drainage system to ease their plight.
They expressed hope that swift action would be taken to address the situation and improve living conditions in the rapidly developing community.
By Frank Asorba Kofi Essuman
