Yekepa, Nimba County – To boost infrastructure development, ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has begun rapid renovation of houses that were damaged during the Liberian civil war.
Arcelormittal Liberia construction engineers are currently working on most of the abandoned houses, making them accessible to construction workers and delivery trucks transporting building materials.
Although there’s no record of battle that occurred in Yekepa during the war, soldiers and other residents reportedly took advantage of the conflict to strip materials from many homes.
According to AML Site Engineer Rufus Dickson, different construction companies are working on the renovation of 21 houses, this includes three- and two-bedroom houses in the community. The team is also restoring three buildings in EA, and each contains four self-contained apartments.
Dickson emphasized that, due to the urgency of the work, his department is committed to avoiding lost time and any conditions that could delay the work as such, they are doing everything possible to ensure that the project is dedicated before the end of the year.
“To stay on schedule, we are working daily, supervising the contractors to ensure they meet specific daily targets,” Dickson said.
As renovation work progresses in Area R, it is expected that many awaiting accommodations will soon move in, bringing new life to the community.
The companies contracted for the project include World Engineering and Construction Company, ECHO Group of Company, Zenith Group of Company, and Bleco Construction Company. Dickson disclosed that the work is expected to be completed within four months.
Since the beginning of the year, ArcelorMittal Liberia has been actively involved in the renovation of housing across Yekepa. Earlier this year in EA, the residential area for senior management staff, several homes were redesigned into self-contained units to accommodate three to four individuals each.
