Sekondi MP, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has cut sod for the construction of an ultramodern community centre for the people of Ekuase in his constituency.

This is the second community centre to commence construction in his constituency in the past few months.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of the community centre, which was held at the project site, the MP noted that, owing to the lack of a community centre for the Ekuase community, the constituents are compelled to make do with an open space at the construction site for a number of community activities.

However, he was of the view that the current situation was very inconvenient when it rains, thereby necessitating the decision to construct an ultramodern community centre befitting the status of the Ekuase community in particular, and the Sekondi Metropolis, in general.

The new edifice, according to the MP, has an office, a vehicle parking area, seats which can host a minimum of 500 people, and other amenities.

The MP gave further details of the project that it is expected to be completed within six months and it is being financed through the Ministry of Special Development under the One Million per Constituency through the Coastal Development Authority.

He also, in line with his social contract with the people, spoke about the Nkotompo Community Centre, which is ongoing and the construction of a 16 seater Ultramodern Public Toilet for the people of Egyamoabakam community which is part of the Ekuase/Essaman Electoral Area.

The Assembly Man for Ekuase/Essaman Electoral Area, Hon Amoku Mensah expressed the community's appreciation to the MP.

Hon Egyapa Mercer used the occasion to thank the community and the Acting Chief for providing them the land for the project and also used the opportunity to educate the Community on safety protocols to contain the spread of COVID-19 disease.