Lagos Govt To Relocate Computer Village, Mile 12 Market, Oko-Baba Sawmill
LAGOS MAY 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated on its resolve to relocate the popular Computer Village, Mile 12 market and Oko-Baba sawmill aimed at giving the State a more befitting environment.
The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako gave the hint during the ministerial press briefing to mark the 2nd anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration in office.
According to Salako, Oko-Baba sawmill is to be relocated to Agbowa which is about 80 percent completed, Computer Village is being shifted to Katangowa in the next few weeks while Mile 12 market is expected in Imota area.
“In furtherance of the “THEMES” agenda and quest for a livable, organized and safe environment, the State Government under Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has proceeded with steps to upscale the relocation activities of the following markets.
“Oko-Baba Sawmill from Ebute-Metta to Timberville Agbowa/Ikosi in Ikosi Ejirin LCDA. Timberville Agbowa/Ikosi is 80% ready for use with the completion of the following facilities:
“Contract awarded for resettlement housing units for saw millers. Award and construction of alternate access route, while the main route construction works remain ongoing.
“204 Units of Band Saw Sheds and sale Office, Blocks of Public Toilet, Restaurant, Transformers (500KVA), 750m X 8m Internal Road, 1685m Drains and 8m Culvert, Truck Track of 4.5m width , Log Preparation Area.”
Other facilitates include, Shoreline Protection (1440m), First Quadrant Boom Area, Completion of 8 Bollards, Infrastructure Power Supply, Infrastructure Water Supply, Trailer Park (2500m2).
Computer Village, Ikeja to Ultra-Modern ICT Park, Katangowa in Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA: having delivered the vacant site to the Developer for construction of ICT park,
The project according to the Commissioner is progressing with the following ongoing activities: Constructions of 3 connecting roads to the proposed ICT park, 250 Resettlement Stalls, 78 Toilets & Showers, 2 Blocks of Warehouses.
Also to be constructed in the site are, Security Office, Facility/Site Office, Installation of 3 Boreholes & Water Reservoir, 3 Food Courts and Preparation of site for construction of main buildings.
Mile 12 Regional Foodstuffs and Allied Commodities Market to Imota in Ikorodu LGA: 45 blocks of kee-clamps have been completed in the first phase of the project, disclosed by the Commissioner.
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