The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC), through its Spatial Planning Committee, on 9th April 2026 hosted a meeting at the Residency Conference Room where the Tema Development Company (TDC) presented the proposed Oxygen City affordable housing project in Ho.
The meeting brought together the Managing Director of Tema Development Company, Courage Nunekpeku and his team, members of the Spatial Planning Committee, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), development planning officers, and engineers.
During the session, TDC’s Managing director Courage Nunekpeku presented a comprehensive overview of the Oxygen City concept, detailing the planning and design approach for the housing project.
The presentation highlighted key design principles, land-use planning strategies, implementation frameworks, and practical recommendations to guide the development.
In his address, the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, emphasised that spatial planning remains a critical component of the decentralisation process and plays a vital role in ensuring orderly and sustainable development.
He assured Tema Development Company of the region’s readiness to collaborate on the project and expressed optimism that the model could be replicated across district capitals in the Volta Region.
The presentation provided valuable insights into the project’s design, land-use strategy, and implementation approach.
The minister reiterated the critical role of spatial planning in ensuring orderly and sustainable development, and assured TDC of our full support and readiness to collaborate.
“I am particularly optimistic that the Oxygen City model can be replicated across other district capitals in the Volta Region to expand access to affordable housing,” he noted.
The engagement also provided a platform for stakeholders to review the proposed design framework, discuss key planning considerations, and align on practical steps toward implementation, as the region continues to explore innovative solutions to address its housing needs.
Reporting by Solomon Mensah-Ahiable
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