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On Saturday, 28 July, the Freetown City Council (FCC) marked a significant milestone in its infrastructure development program by officially handing over three project sites to contractors for the construction of perimeter fences.
The ceremony, held at FCC headquarters, was presided over by FCC Chief Administrator Ram Tom Farmer and attended by Councillor Mohamed Daboh, the Chairman of the Development and Planning Committee, along with FCC engineers and local community stakeholders.
The sites receiving the new fences include the Ascension Town Cemetery, Kissy Road Cemetery, and Akibo-Bett Municipal School at Tower Hill. These projects aim to enhance security and protect these important community assets.
Specifically, the Ascension Town Cemetery will benefit from a 126-meter perimeter block fence and the installation of a new gate. At Akibo-Bett Municipal School, a 210-meter perimeter block fence and gate will be constructed. The Kissy Road Cemetery will see the largest upgrade, with a 304-meter perimeter block fence and gate.
The funding for these projects comes from the FCC’s own source revenue, primarily derived from property rates and business licenses. This reflects a strategic approach to using taxes collected from Freetown’s residents effectively, ensuring that the revenue is reinvested into community projects that enhance public infrastructure and services.
The handover ceremony not only marks the commencement of the construction work but also underscores the FCC’s commitment to improving the city’s facilities and providing better security for public spaces.
