Residents of Rahmatown and surrounding communities in the Shai-Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region have appealed to the District Assembly to construct a proper drainage system to address concerns over the flow of rainwater through residential areas.
The appeal comes amid an ongoing road reshaping exercise on the stretch from Dodowa Newtown Basic School through Rahmatown and its adjoining communities, a development residents have welcomed as a significant relief after enduring poor road conditions for some time.
While commending the Shai-Osudoku District Assembly for undertaking the road improvement works, the residents say the absence of adequate drainage infrastructure remains a major concern, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.
They fear that without appropriate drainage channels, the improved road could be accompanied by persistent flooding, potentially threatening lives and properties and undermining efforts to improve accessibility in the area.
According to the residents, the road linking Dodowa Newtown Basic School to Rahmatown and its surrounding communities had been in a deplorable condition, making movement difficult for motorists, pedestrians and other road users.
The poor state of the road reportedly prolonged travel time for commuters, including residents returning home after their daily activities.
The ongoing reshaping exercise has therefore been welcomed as a timely intervention that could improve movement and ease the difficulties faced by road users.
Residents have expressed appreciation to the Assembly for responding to concerns about the road’s condition, describing the works as an important step towards improving transportation and accessibility within the community.
However, they believe the intervention must be complemented by a comprehensive drainage system to address the area’s vulnerability to flooding.
Despite welcoming the road reshaping exercise, residents have expressed concern about the large volumes of rainwater that flow through residential areas during heavy downpours.
They say the situation has become particularly worrying because of the absence of a proper drainage network to channel rainwater away from homes and other properties.
According to them, recent heavy rainfall has caused water to flow through parts of the community in a manner they describe as creating a highway for floodwater.
The residents fear that the uncontrolled flow of water could expose households to flooding and damage properties if urgent measures are not taken to address the situation.
They are consequently calling for the construction of suitable drainage channels to regulate the movement of rainwater and reduce the risk of flooding during the rainy season.
The residents are urging the Shai-Osudoku District Assembly and other relevant stakeholders to incorporate drainage works into the broader effort to improve road infrastructure in the area.
They argue that road reshaping alone may not provide a lasting solution to the challenges facing the community if rainwater continues to flow unchecked through residential areas.
According to them, a well-planned drainage system would help direct rainwater away from homes, improve the safety of residents and protect properties from potential flood damage.
They also believe that integrating drainage infrastructure into the road improvement exercise would help preserve the benefits of the reshaping works and reduce the likelihood of recurring flooding affecting movement within the community.
The residents are therefore appealing for urgent attention to the drainage challenge to ensure that the ongoing development translates into lasting improvements in their living conditions.
As of Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the residents maintained their appeal for the Assembly to address the drainage concerns alongside the ongoing road improvement works.
Although they have commended the Assembly for taking steps to improve the road, they insist that a comprehensive approach is necessary to resolve the area’s infrastructure challenges.
They say the construction of appropriate drainage channels would not only help protect lives and properties but also improve accessibility and contribute to a safer residential environment.
The residents are hopeful that the Assembly and other relevant stakeholders will consider their concerns and take the necessary steps to ensure that the road improvement exercise is supported by adequate drainage infrastructure.
For the community, the ultimate goal is to have a road that remains accessible and safe, even during heavy rainfall, without exposing residents and their properties to the dangers associated with uncontrolled floodwater.
By 1960news.com
