Cape Coast Launches Demolition Drive After Deadly Building Collapse
The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly has initiated a city-wide demolition exercise to remove structurally unsafe and dilapidated buildings, following the tragic collapse of a storey building that claimed two lives on Saturday, June 21.
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The incident occurred in the early hours at London Bridge, with heavy rainfall believed to have weakened the old structure. In response, the Assembly has identified several high-risk structures across the city and is taking urgent steps to prevent further disasters.
“If you come to Cape Coast, you’ll notice that many of the buildings are very old—some dating back to the early 1900s or even the 1800s—because Cape Coast is a historic town. We know the owners of these buildings. We’ve engaged them and explained the seriousness of the situation. In some cases, we’ve reached consensus, which has allowed us to proceed with demolitions. Our objective is simple: to protect lives and bring sanity to the metropolis.”
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The Assembly is committed to ensuring safety and restoring order throughout Cape Coast, with ongoing discussions with property owners to gain full cooperation for the demolition exercise.
