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The Mayor of Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr on Monday inspected ongoing conservation and restoration works at the East End Police Clock Tower, a landmark regarded as one of the city’s most important heritage sites.
According to a statement by the Mayor, she visited the site alongside Deputy Mayor Kweku Lisk to assess progress on the project, which is focused on preserving the historical value of the structure while restoring its original features. The inspection took place on Monday afternoon, May 4, 2026.
The restoration project is being funded by the Commonwealth Heritage Foundation and implemented by West Africa Heritage Consultants. The intervention aims not only to conserve the landmark but also to build local capacity through hands-on training.
In her statement, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr noted that the project is providing “valuable skills training for the 12-member local team comprising engineers, stone masons and carpenters.”
She added that the team is working under the supervision of UK-based stonemason and conservationist David Lamb, who is guiding the restoration of the tower’s original laterite stonework.
The Mayor further explained that the work aligns with broader heritage preservation efforts in the city, including the ongoing restoration of the Old Fourah Bay College building, which was also constructed using laterite stone.
She expressed optimism about a key feature of the project, stating that the original clock in the tower will be replaced. “Freetown will once again hear a clock chime in the city,” she said.
The East End Police Clock Tower project forms part of wider efforts by the Freetown City Council to preserve cultural landmarks while promoting skills development among local workers.
