The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has issued a final warning to property owners, developers, contractors and construction companies against using public roads, pavements, drains, road reservations and other public spaces for construction activities or the storage of building materials.
The Assembly says it has observed an increasing practice among some developers and contractors of placing materials including sand, stones, blocks, cement, iron rods, timber and construction equipment on public roads and pavements.
According to the KMA, such practices obstruct the free movement of pedestrians and vehicles and create safety risks for residents and other road users.
The Assembly further warned that the unauthorised use of public spaces for construction activities contributes to traffic congestion, damages public infrastructure and creates inconvenience for residents.
The KMA has therefore directed all developers, property owners and contractors to immediately remove construction materials currently occupying roads, pavements, drains, road reservations and other unauthorised public spaces.
The Assembly says strict enforcement of the directive will begin on October 1, 2026.
From that date, persons found using public roads, pavements or other public spaces for construction activities or storing building materials will face enforcement action in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The Assembly also cautioned that where construction materials are removed from unauthorised locations, they may, subject to the appropriate legal and administrative procedures, be donated to identified needy schools and other deserving public institutions.
The KMA has consequently advised developers to make adequate arrangements for storing construction materials within their approved development sites and ensure that construction activities do not obstruct roads, pedestrian walkways, drains or other public infrastructure.
The Assembly also reminded developers to comply with their approved building plans, development conditions and all relevant planning, building and environmental requirements.
It said there would be no compromise on the obstruction of public roads and pedestrian walkways and urged residents, traditional authorities, developers, contractors and other stakeholders to cooperate with the enforcement exercise.
According to the KMA, keeping public spaces clear is a shared responsibility and is necessary to maintain a safe, accessible and orderly Kumasi.
The Assembly said it remains committed to ensuring that development within the metropolis is carried out in an orderly, safe, sustainable and legally compliant manner.
