In a short but significant ceremony at the Boroko Central Business District, the National Capital District Commission announced the official launch of the Boroko Precinct Transformation Project.
In recent months, NCDC conducted several awareness campaigns and audiences with stakeholders, arranging clean ups and throughout the Boroko Area in preparation for the Project.
According to the NCDC, they have spent more than K400, 000 in rehabilitating public facilities with drainage and road maintenance, repainting Bus stops and the installation of trash bins.
As part of the transformative initiative, the Boroko CBD on the 26th of this month was declared a Betelnut Free Zone and will be actively enforced by NCDC.
In his welcome remarks, NCD City Manager, Ravu Frank stated that this project is looking to transform Boroko into the Form it deserves.
“This very project, the Boroko Precinct Transformation Project is all geared to achieve our desire, our wish and the objective for a clean, safe healthy and planned Boroko for a liveable environment.”
Ravu explained that this project came about last year when he and his team developed a clear plan and strategy for the Transformation of Boroko and since then have organized several major clean up campaigns, stakeholder meetings and other activities in the lead up to this.
“We envision a precinct that promotes community well-being, economic growth, and social harmony.”
“We expect positive outcomes in terms of improved safety, enhanced cleanliness increased economic opportunities and ownership.”
He thanked the NCD Governor Powes Parkop for his leadership and the support from the 3 NCD MPs in bringing this initiative to fruition.