The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has outlined plans to redevelop the Kinbu Triangle in the Central Business District of Accra into a modern mini park to befit the status of the national capital.
The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has outlined plans to redevelop the Kinbu Triangle in the Central Business District of Accra into a modern mini park to befit the status of the national capital.
The redevelopment, to be undertaken in partnership with Margins ID Group, also forms part of activities marking the latter’s 35th anniversary celebrations.
As part of the redevelopment initiative, the triangle is expected to witness enhanced landscape, solar-powered lighting system, defined pedestrian walkways, ornamental plants, protective fencing, decorative kerbs, and a central sculptural installation.
The initiative, to be fully funded by the Margins ID Group under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, is also expected to improve safety and security in the area.
Already, the site has formally been handed over to the company by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for KoKMA, Mr Alfred Allotey-Gaisie, for work to begin in earnest.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony in Accra yesterday, Mr Allotey-Gaisie said the assembly was encouraged by the professionalism and detailed proposal presented by the Margins team, adding that several public open spaces within the municipality were in urgent need of rehabilitation.
According to the MCE, abandoned green spaces often attract encroachment, disorderly activity, and informal trading, making them difficult to manage.
He described the intervention as a welcome step towards restoring Accra’s reputation as a clean, organised, and modern capital, adding that, “We are happy to have you as partners and look forward to working with you.”
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Margins, Mr Moses Kwesi Baiden Jnr., said the project reflected the company’s commitment to national development beyond its core business.
He stressed the importance of citizens and corporate institutions playing active roles in finding solutions to local challenges.
“We are all part of government, and citizens must also play a role in finding solutions,” he noted, adding that, “These solutions are not always financial; sometimes they require a shared vision and the right partnerships.”
Mr Baiden lauded KoKMA for recognising the need to reclaim the space and for seeking capable partners to implement a lasting solution.
He cited Margins’ role in major public-private partnerships, including the Ghana Card project, as evidence of the benefits of combining public mandates with private sector expertise.
Moreover, he said the company was committed to transforming the triangular site into an attractive public space that could serve as a model for similar interventions across the country.
“This partnership reflects our belief that responsible companies must contribute to the communities they operate in. Ghana has the talent and capacity; we simply need to collaborate,” he added.
Architect for the project, Ms Ama Ogbugo of Slate Urban Design, stated that the redesigned Kinbu Triangle would feature solar-powered lighting, defined pedestrian walkways, ornamental plants, protective fencing, decorative kerbs, and a central sculptural installation.
She said the team aims to complete the works by Christmas, working closely with KoKMA and the Department of Parks and Gardens.