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The McDan Foundation has cut grass for the construction of a $ 5 million sports complex at Teshie in Accra.
This was unveiled during a ceremony to present the project at Teshie in Accra on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.
The Teshie Star Park was handed over to Wembley Sports Construction Co. Ltd, the company responsible for ensuring the completion of the project. The complex is expected to be completed in six (6) months.
The new Teshie Sports Complex will consist of two artificial fields, spectator stands, changing rooms, public restrooms, ceremonial sheds, floodlights and a shelter.
The multipurpose complex is expected to serve more than twenty indoor and outdoor sports disciplines in the community as one of the measures to develop the capacity of young people through sports and the provision of sports infrastructure. This would go a long way toward providing services and job opportunities to people in the community.
Mr. Daniel Mckorley, CEO and President of McDan Group expressed his joy and willingness to contribute to the development of the Teshie community.
He also expressed the opinion that the project would leave residents with a good space for sports, recreation and community participation. This would also help to uncover sports talent for the country and would also help improve the health of the city’s inhabitants.
Ledzokuku constituency deputy health minister and deputy Dr. Bernard Oko Boye praised the McDan Foundation for building the ultra-modern complex and urged the people of Teshie to be grateful to them. “Seeing this award ceremony is exciting for me.
I hope that the children can play on the soccer fields and the income generated for tourism and local municipalities. This will go a long way toward improving the quality of life for the people of Teshie. “
“We are committed to creating impact facilities in Ghana” Mr. Frank Ofosu Oduro, the McDan Foundation Coordinator also expressed his satisfaction to all stakeholders who lobbied for the start of the project.
So we feel incredibly privileged to help with the construction of this facility, which will be a huge boost to the local economy. It will not only provide jobs, both in the construction and operation of the facilities, but it will also provide the community with opportunities to earn money through sports tournaments and conventions. “Mr. Ofosu Oduro revealed.
Former Black Stars player Laryea Kingson was a special guest during the grass cutting ceremony.
Laryea, a native of Teshie, also expressed her gratitude to the McDan Company. “This facility gives the youth of Teshie that space that will keep them busy and promote strong relationships through sports leagues and recreational activities. It is also beneficial for working parents who need a safe place for their children to go after school. ” he said.
Credit: Ghanaweb
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