By Archie Boan
A series of ongoing development initiatives led by Rep. Ernest Manseah is drawing renewed attention to infrastructure development across District #4, with projects spanning healthcare, education, governance, and transportation.
Foremost among the initiatives is the construction of a 52-bedroom referral health center in Garplay Town, the district headquarters. Once completed, the facility is expected to significantly enhance access to advanced medical services for residents who have long relied on distant health institutions.
Alongside the health center, a modern police station is also under construction in Garplay, aimed at strengthening security presence and improving law enforcement response in the area.
In the education sector, several interventions are underway to address longstanding infrastructure deficits. At Gbei Bonnah Public School, expansion works are in progress to increase classroom capacity. Prior to the extension, the school operated with only four classrooms, forcing elementary-level students to attend classes in a privately owned residence due to space constraints.
Similarly, construction efforts at Gbei-Quaikerplay Public School aim to replace and expand an existing dilapidated structure that currently accommodates only three classrooms.
Additional community-focused projects include the construction of town halls in Gbei-Gooplay and Tahnplay. These facilities are expected to serve as central venues for local administration, public meetings, and social functions.
Healthcare access is also being extended to underserved communities. In Sergeant Town, the construction of the first-ever clinic represents a significant milestone.
Since its establishment, residents of the town have had to travel approximately three hours to the Logatuo border to access medical care. The new facility is expected to ease that burden and improve emergency response outcomes.
Infrastructure development within Beo Chiefdom, in the Tweh River District, is also progressing, with groundbreaking ceremonies held for the construction of two strategic bridges.
The projects will link Beo-Ganaglay to Beo-Yolar, as well as Beo-Gbenehlay to Beo-Bongarplay, enhancing connectivity and facilitating the movement of agricultural produce, particularly cocoa, which remains a key economic activity in the area.
Paramount Chief Kain Quartoe of Beo Chiefdom has expressed appreciation for the projects, noting their importance in addressing longstanding transportation challenges. He emphasized that the bridges will play a critical role in improving access to markets and supporting local livelihoods.
Community response to the ongoing developments has been largely positive. Women and youth groups across the district have pledged their participation in labor activities associated with the projects, signaling strong local support and engagement.