The EAP Group of Companies operating in Sierra Leone is set to construct an ultramodern city at York Village, the outskirts of Sierra Leone’s Freetown.
The company is said to have finalized all paper work to go ahead with this project. The project seeks to give Sierra Leone another beauty and destination for tourism. The said modern city is to be used for entertainment, recreational and tourism purposes.
According to Professor Alex Phillips, Group Chairman of the company, the Motherland City project will brand Sierra Leone as the foremost tourist investment destination in Africa.
He furthered that the EAP Group of Companies intend in keeping their projects transparent and relevant through working with actors across society, noting that it will prioritize people, both residents and visitors, which will improve the quality of life for everyone in the city.
“The establishment of the most exquisite all- sufficient 21st century smart city is said to begin in 2023. Infrastructures such as roads, water and electricity will occupy the first phase of construction, which is expected in two years and the city which costs is estimated at around 200 million USD is expected to be completed by April 2027,” he added.
Professor Phillips said the Motherland City will consist of 10,000 residential units, shopping mall in 250 units, wax museum, 4 factories, and energy wind mills for power generation, ferry depot and terminal, service center for machinery, hospital complex, schools, amusement park, hotels, restaurants, entertainment centers and other life enjoyable facilities.
He affirmed that the Smart city will attract more businesses, thereby boosting the Country’s economy and will improve net spending inflows, crate jobs and contribute to tax revenues by generating substantial amounts of taxes to the local and central Government authorities.
“The Motherland City when completed will save each Sierra Leonean citizen staying in Freetown 125 hours a year. Freetown is currently 4 mph, causing drivers to lose up to 70 hours per year.
Motherland city will provide better traffic management and therefore quicker and safer roads, this will give drivers up to 60 hours back annually.” Said professor Phillips
The EAP Group of Companies has moved through monumental stages from its inception, growth, and expansion.
Today, the Group is expanding into markets; with a clear vision and a dynamic team in positioning Sierra Leone and Indeed Africa, in the league of 21st century business giants globally.
Prior to media publication about the company’s been a rogue group, the company has proven otherwise and with it investment the EAP Group of companies is one with not only the financial muzzle but a reliable and efficient company that is now operating in the country.