Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited (CNML), through its contractor, Engineers & Planners (E&P), has constructed a four-kilometer bypass road linking Tongo to Gbambie in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region.
The project, valued at $700,000, was undertaken as part of CNML’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The bypass, constructed under the mining service agreement between CNML— a subsidiary of Shandong Gold Group and E&P, was officially handed over during a brief ceremony attended by company executives, assembly staff, and Vice President of CNML, Feng Boali.
Speaking at the event, Lawrence Yuonakuu, General Manager of E&P, explained that the road’s construction involved extensive re-engineering to ensure durability and usability for both the mining firm and the public.
“The estimated job that we have done is about 700,000 US dollars. That comprises machine hours, labour, materials, bringing culverts from Accra, good materials, etc put together”, he stated.
Andrew Ofori, Project Manager for E&P at the CNML site, highlighted the poor condition of the road prior to the intervention, stating, “The road was in a deplorable state. We excavated the bad materials, replaced them with durable materials, and installed box culverts at low-lying areas to ensure the road lasts for years to come.”
Emmanuel Kofi Adusei, the Community and Social Responsibility Manager of CNML praised E&P’s efforts, adding that the project exemplifies good construction practices, setting a standard for contractors in the area. Mr. Adusei noted that the bypass adds to the 25 kilometers of roads already constructed in the district by CNML. He emphasized the importance of good road networks in driving the socio-economic development of Talensi, stating, “We hope that the community would continue to support us so that we will be able to work with them towards the development of the Talensi district.”
District Chief Executive for Talensi, Thomas Duanab Wuni, commended CNML and E&P for their timely intervention. He remarked that the road construction will help to reduce post-harvest losses that were associated with the unmotorable road.
“This has come as a great relief because it is one of the major routes to the farms. In times past, in the rainy season, people couldn’t go to their farms and it occasioned a lot of losses. So, it means that, where we are today, we are going to have a lot more farm produce coming through this road, and that will reduce food prices
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|Joshua Asaah|Tongo
