Early community involvement
Stakeholder engagement was critical during the design phase. A community project steering committee was established, comprising 14 members, three community liaison officers, and a secretary to manage input, resolve conflicts, and ensure open communication.
The design phase created numerous involvement and upskilling opportunities, including:
- Employment of 40 community members.
- Engagement of nine unemployed engineering or business management graduates from surrounding communities to assist with laboratory and administrative work.
- Training and employment of 28 pedestrian safety officers to educate residents, particularly children, on road safety and basic life skills.
