The residents of Bekwai and its surrounding areas will soon find relief from waste management challenges, as the Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant (KCARP) has initiated feasibility studies to establish a mini-processing plant in the area.
The research is expected to conclude within a month, paving the way for this much-needed project.
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Lawyer Ralp Poku Adusei, played a crucial role in facilitating collaborative efforts for this initiative.
He proposed the idea to the management of KCARP during a visit by Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources to the company in April.
As the Deputy Ranking Member, his aim was to extend their services to his constituency.
A meeting was subsequently arranged between officials from the recycling plant, led by Business Development and Communications Manager, Mr. Eugene Amo-Asamoah, the Member of Parliament, and the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Bekwai, Salifu Issaka.
The goal was to explore solutions to the waste management issues in the area.
The discussions were fruitful, and KCARP is now actively engaged in data collection to ensure the viability of the initiative.
Eugene Amo-Asamoah stated that as part of their engagement, they visited several communities to assess waste generation levels and to properly characterize the types of waste produced daily.
This information will help determine whether to establish a transfer station or a mini-recycling plant.
Neighbouring areas, including Fomena and Jacobu, will also benefit from the project once completed.
“It was a holistic discussion, and we visited key waste generation points, as well as the land earmarked for the project. The MP, the MCE, and all stakeholders were pleased with our visit. We still have a team on the ground collecting primary and secondary data from stakeholders and technical experts,” he indicated.
KCARP, the largest facility in Africa, is generally operating within the Greater Kumasi enclave.
However, this proposed expansion will significantly alleviate the waste challenges faced by residents in the area.
