By alimamy.jalloh@awokonewspapersl.com
Freetown, Sierra Leone – A high-powered delegation of World Bank experts, government engineers, and local authorities conducted an on-the-ground assessment in three communities in eastern Freetown this week, marking a crucial step toward launching a transformative Urban Resilience Project.
The tour, which covered Portee, Coconut Farm, and Moeba communities, aimed to evaluate infrastructure needs ahead of planned developments, including new feeder roads, sanitation facilities, and improved water access—all funded by the World Bank.
Idrissa Sesay, Chairman of the Portee Community, confirmed that construction on key roads—linking Baibureh to Zara Lane and the Wharf—will begin later this year, with affected landowners receiving compensation.
“This project will bring better roads, clean water, and proper toilets to our communities,” Sesay emphasized during a post-tour meeting at Low-cost 5-10 Hotel, where stakeholders discussed implementation strategies.
The visiting team included: World Bank project specialists, Freetown City Council engineers, Government representatives, Local community leaders
Their mission? To ensure the initiative effectively tackles flooding, poor road conditions, and water shortages—critical challenges in these densely populated areas.
With construction set to begin soon, the project promises to boost livelihoods, improve public health, and strengthen urban infrastructure in Freetown’s eastern communities. AJ/11/4/2025
