Kumasi assembly warns developers over construction materials on roads and pavements
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The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has issued a final warning to developers and contractors against storing building materials on public roads and pavements, with strict enforcement from 1 October 2026.
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 said 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, obstructing the free movement of pedestrians and vehicles and creating safety risks.
The KMA further warned that the unauthorised use of public spaces for construction activities contributes to traffic congestion, damages public infrastructure and creates inconvenience for residents. It directed all developers, property owners and contractors to immediately remove construction materials currently occupying roads, pavements, drains and road reservations.
Strict enforcement of the directive will begin on 1 October 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 advised developers to make adequate arrangements for storing construction materials within their approved development sites and 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 and contractors to cooperate with the enforcement exercise.