Rai Coast residents will soon benefit from a K2.7 million District Community Development Centre (DCDC), a project expected to transform how government services reach the community. The two-storey building, now under construction, is funded by K1 million from the Rai Coast District Development Authority (RDDA), K500,000 from the Department of Community Development, and K1.2 million from government and development partners. Once complete, the centre will house more than 50 workstations, ground-floor offices, and conference facilities for government departments, community development officers, and partner organizations. A transit lodge will also offer safe accommodation for survivors of gender-based and sorcery-related violence, secured with fencing, water tanks, and a standby generator. Department Secretary Jerry Ubase said the centre will do more than provide office space. “It brings services closer to the people and provides a safe space for vulnerable groups,” he said. Minister for Youth, Religion, and Community Development, Jason Peter, said the project is part of the government’s broader plan to strengthen rural services. Rai Coast MP Kessy Sawang said the district has long lacked a central office, making service delivery difficult. “This building bridges that gap and provides support for women, youth, churches, the elderly, and persons with disabilities,” she said. The K2.7 million DCDC, expected to be finished by mid-next year, marks a major step in improving governance, community resilience, and access to essential services in Rai Coast.