The Ministry of Defence and the Military High Command have directed the 48 Engineers Regiment to construct the entire road network within the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and Gomoa Eco Park in the Central Region, marking a key step towards advancing the two development projects.
The directive, announced by Gomoa Central Member of Parliament Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, follows an initial visit by a team from the military engineering unit to both project sites to conduct preliminary inspections ahead of the planned road construction works.
The assignment places the 48 Engineers Regiment, which undertook earthworks for the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, at the centre of preparations to develop road infrastructure for the two projects.
“Yesterday, a team from the 48 Engineers Regiment, led by Capt. Abrokwah, made its first official visit to both project sites to conduct preliminary inspections in preparation for the road construction works”
Gomoa Central Member of Parliament Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus
The Ministry of Defence and the Military High Command have tasked the regiment with constructing the entire road network at the two sites, extending its engineering responsibilities to infrastructure expected to support the projects’ development.
However, details regarding the length of the roads, the construction schedule, project costs and the anticipated commencement date were not provided in the announcement. The initial inspections represent a preparatory step towards the planned works, although the available information does not indicate whether physical road construction has commenced.
Road Infrastructure to Support Industrialisation and Tourism
A-Plus described the directive as a decisive move towards accelerating industrialisation and tourism development in the Central Region. The road construction assignment is linked to two major development initiatives associated with President John Dramani Mahama’s agenda for the region: the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and Gomoa Eco Park.
The Special Economic Zone is envisioned as a major industrial development, while the Eco Park is intended to become a world-class ecotourism destination. According to A-Plus, the projects are expected to establish the foundation for what is envisioned to become one of Africa’s largest industrial parks and a leading ecotourism destination.
The planned road networks are therefore a central component of the infrastructure preparations for both sites. The military’s assignment covers the entire road network within the two project areas, according to the announcement.
The statement did not provide further details about the specific facilities planned for either development or the projected economic benefits, employment opportunities and investment commitments associated with them.
48 Engineers Regiment Takes on Infrastructure Role
The 48 Engineers Regiment is a specialised military engineering unit that previously undertook earthworks for the Accra–Kumasi Expressway.
Its new assignment involves preparing the internal road infrastructure for the Gomoa Special Economic Zone and Gomoa Eco Park, two projects positioned as important to the Central Region’s industrial and tourism ambitions.
The involvement of the regiment brings a military engineering unit into the infrastructure preparation phase of the developments. The first official site visit by the team led by Capt. Abrokwah signals the start of preliminary assessments ahead of the road construction works.
The announcement, however, did not outline the regiment’s construction methodology, the resources to be deployed or whether other public agencies and contractors would participate in the projects.
Further information on the implementation schedule and the scope of supporting infrastructure will be needed to establish the timeline for completing the road networks and preparing the sites for their intended uses.
Key Step in Gomoa Development Plans
The directive marks a development milestone for the two initiatives, with road construction identified as a key part of preparations for their implementation. For the Gomoa Special Economic Zone, the planned network is part of the infrastructure intended to support its vision as a major industrial park.
At Gomoa Eco Park, the road works form part of preparations for a destination envisaged to attract tourism activity. A-Plus presented the military’s assignment as a significant step towards realising President Mahama’s development ambitions for the Central Region.
With preliminary inspections completed as the immediate next step in preparation, attention will turn to the commencement and progress of construction, as well as further details on the projects’ timelines and delivery plans.
The announcement did not specify when construction would begin or when the road networks at the two sites are expected to be completed.
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