Report / Evaluation

Alternative Surfacing for Steep Hill Sections in Ghana – Phase 2: Economic Analysis Report

author(s) Anochie-Boateng, J. - Debrah, E.
from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
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regions
  • Southern Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Africa
  • World
  • Western Africa
citation

Anochie-Boateng, J., Debrah, E., CSIR & BRRI (2020). Alternative Surfacing for Steep Hill Sections in Ghana – Phase 2; Economic Analysis Report. London: ReCAP for DFID

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Abstract

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) South Africa and Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI) Ghana have undertaken the second phase of a study on alternative surfacing for steep slopes on low-volume (feeder) roads in Ghana. This economic analysis has identified some key socio-economic indicators of Akwesiho, Twenedurase, and Akokobenum Nsuo communities. The potential benefits from the project link road between Akwesiho and Twenedurase have been discussed. Residents appreciated the link road would uplift the commercial status of the two villages significantly, and among others, generate employment for the indigenes. An initial construction cost assessment was made for all the pavement options being demonstrated on the project road. Based on whole life-cycle cost analysis, the three concrete surfacing options (i.e. roller-compacted concrete, thin mesh-reinforced concrete, and interlocking concrete bloc paving) were comparable and ranked the lowest costs. This work is part of the Applied Research on Rural Roads and Transport Services through Community Access Programmes in Africa and Asia (AFCAP2 and AsCAP)

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