The Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inspected ongoing construction works at the Centre for National Culture (CNC) project in Fijai in the Western Region, expressing cautious optimism about its progress.
The project, which includes a planned 1,500-seater auditorium, is gradually taking shape as contractors push ahead with multiple components such as amphitheatres, event grounds, a gym, and a cafeteria.
During the visit, the Minister was accompanied by engineers, architects, planners, and surveyors from Attachy Construction Limited, the lead contractors, as well as representatives of Macaw, the project suppliers.
The technical team indicated that significant progress had been made and assured the Minister of their commitment to delivering a modern, world-class cultural facility for the Western Region and beyond.
The inspection also covered a review of the original project scope, which includes a perimeter fence wall, craft village, administrative block, guest houses, and the main auditorium.
Madam Gomashie used the visit to emphasise the importance of sustainability and climate resilience in the design and execution of the facility. She urged the project team to factor in the impacts of climate change in all aspects of construction planning.
She further referenced the challenges facing the National Theatre as a learning point for future cultural infrastructure projects, encouraging the team to avoid similar operational and design shortcomings.
“I think I have to invite your team to inspect the National Theatre so you can operate from informed grounds,” she said.
The contractors, Attachy Construction Limited, assured the Minister that they remained on track to meet the November completion deadline, but stressed the importance of consistent funding disbursements to ensure smooth execution of the project.
The visit forms part of ongoing government efforts to strengthen cultural infrastructure and expand creative arts facilities across the country.
