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Freetown Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, on Thursday 21st May 2026, inspected ongoing pavement improvement works within the Central Business District (CBD) as part of the city’s wider regeneration programme aimed at improving infrastructure and urban mobility.
The inspection was conducted alongside Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk Esq, officials of the Freetown City Council, representatives of UN-Habitat and GOAL Sierra Leone, as well as a representative from the Sierra Leone Roads Authority.
The ongoing works form part of the CBD Regeneration Project, which is funded by the City of Zurich and focuses on upgrading critical infrastructure within central Freetown. The project includes the installation of interlocking block paving across five major streets in the city centre, namely Wallace Johnson Street, Gloucester Street, George Street, Howe Street and Charlotte Street.
Speaking during the inspection, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr said the initiative represents a broader vision to transform Freetown through sustainable urban development and strategic infrastructure investments.
She disclosed that, beyond the pavement upgrades, the regeneration programme also includes the installation of 196 solar street lights across 11 streets, urban greening initiatives, and the introduction of a controlled parking system within the CBD.
According to the Mayor, the project demonstrates the importance of collaboration between local authorities and international development partners in addressing urban challenges and improving public spaces.
She emphasized that the overall objective is to build a cleaner, safer and more resilient Freetown for residents, businesses and visitors.
The CBD Regeneration Project continues to advance as part of ongoing efforts by the city authorities and partners to modernize infrastructure and enhance mobility and environmental conditions within Freetown’s commercial hub.
