The project is anticipated to take about three to five years and expected to be carried out in three phases with one phase projected to lead to the development of a 12,000-seater trade convention centre. Also would be modern hotels, retail shops, among others are expected to be built on the site.
Prof Gyan- Baffour further stated that, the Centre will also provide an estimated 10,000 jobs including 3,000 direct jobs and 7,000 indirect ones throughout the value chain.
“That is from project planning to construction and post construction management,” he explained.
Prof. Gyan-Baffour added that the “hub of highly intensive business activities”, once completed, will generate a permanent employment of more than 10,000 people any given moment as well as an estimated US$150m worth of business annually.
On tourism, he indicated that the development also has a huge potential to boost the sector in the country.
Thus, “The Ghana Trade Company has made sure that the design, concepts would drive tourism through the various theme parks and hotels as well as the retail outlets that will serve the entire sub region.”
Recreational facilities, he further indicated, will provide health benefits and reduce crime.
