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Shai-Osudoku DCE Engages Quarry Operators Over Safety and Community Concerns

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Shai-Osudoku, Ignatius Godfred Dordoe, has met with quarry operators in the district to discuss challenges affecting their operations and nearby communities.

Date Created : 4/28/2026 : Story Author : Theresa Workartey/ Ghanadistricts.com

The meeting provided a platform for open discussions on the impact of quarry activities, particularly blasting, on residents living close to quarry sites. Operators informed the DCE that blasting activities sometimes result in rock particles falling from nearby cliffs, posing risks to buildings within designated buffer zones. They also acknowledged that dust generated during operations continues to raise environmental and public health concerns.

As part of efforts to improve community relations and promote responsible mining, the operators highlighted the establishment of a Quarry Development Fund. According to them, the fund is intended to support community projects and ensure a more structured approach to fulfilling their social responsibilities.

However, the operators also expressed concern over increasing demands from some community members, noting that excessive requests are placing financial strain on their businesses and affecting market performance.

Mr. Dordoe commended the operators for the initiative and urged them to strengthen safety measures, particularly in relation to blasting and dust control. He emphasized the Assembly’s commitment to working with all stakeholders to ensure safe quarry operations, environmental protection, and the preservation of livelihoods.

“The Assembly is committed to balancing economic activity with community safety. We will keep engaging all parties to find practical solutions that benefit both the industry and our people,” he stated.

The meeting concluded with a call for sustained dialogue, strict adherence to safety regulations, and transparent management of the Quarry Development Fund to effectively address community needs.