The Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant (KCARP) has provided timely assistance to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Ashanti Region as part of its extensive desilting initiative.
This project aims to clear debris and dredge approximately 17 flood-prone areas within the Greater Kumasi enclave ahead of the rainy season, a proactive measure to mitigate flooding in the city.
Launched on May 21, the initiative has already seen desilting exercises in several locations, including Airport Roundabout, Anloga Junction, Pelele, and Parkoso.
KCARP, widely known as the largest recycling plant in Africa, is committed to protecting lives and property while safeguarding the environment through sustainable solutions.
Understanding the devastating impact of flooding on communities, the company believed that, it was prudent to contribute to this project to prevent such disasters.
Eugene Amo-Asamoah, the Business Development and Communications Manager at KCARP, noted that, many drains are not only obstructed by debris but are also clogged with plastics, metals, and paper, exacerbating the flooding issue.
He explained that KCARP offered to receive, segregate, and process the debris removed from the drains, as NADMO did not have an appropriate place to channel the waste.
“As a waste management company, we thought it was prudent to partner with NADMO to ensure that after desilting, there is a proper channel for the debris,” he stated in an interview with Orange News regarding the initiative.
Mr. Amo-Asamoah also pointed out that, with their state-of-the-art technological systems, the waste will not merely be discarded but will undergo proper processing.
The initiative is already underway, with tipper trucks delivering mixed waste that must be sorted before proceeding to the recycling process.
Mr. Amo-Asamoah expressed KCARP’s commitment to supporting such important initiatives.
Mohammed Nashir Ibrahim, the Ashanti Regional Director of NADMO, commended KCARP for its support, noting that it will significantly enhance their efforts.
He urged other organizations to follow KCARP’s example to help drastically reduce flooding-related disasters in the region.
