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BARCLAYVILLE – The Grand Kru County Service Center in Barclayville is set to undergo major renovation alongside the construction of a mini-warehouse, as part of efforts to strengthen administrative and logistical capacity in the county.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Grand Kru TV at her office, Service Center Coordinator Joanna Tarplah disclosed that her office has procured a large consignment of construction materials valued at thousands of U.S. dollars for the project.
By: James Myking Suah
The materials, which arrived in Barclayville in early April, mark a significant step toward advancing the initiative.
In addition to the construction of the warehouse, the project includes the rehabilitation of the Service Center building. Planned works include painting, tiling, and restoration of the facility’s water and electricity systems, among other improvements aimed at enhancing its overall condition.
Officials say the initiative is being supported through a government allotment as part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery at county service centers across Liberia.
Coordinator Tarplah confirmed that construction and rehabilitation works are already underway and are expected to be completed by early May.
“Under my leadership, we have prioritized impactful transformation, accountability, and teamwork,” she said. “The timely arrival of these materials demonstrates our commitment to ensuring development initiatives in Grand Kru are implemented without delay.”
She added that the mini-warehouse will be used to store non-functional assets currently at the Service Center, while also providing secure storage for essential office materials and equipment.
Upon completion, the facility is expected to significantly improve the management and preservation of government resources within the county.
The Grand Kru County Service Center, located along the Barclayville–Sasstown Highway, hosts several line ministries and agencies in the provincial capital.
The center was initially constructed and dedicated on December 17, 2017, but was later rededicated on June 10, 2019, following setbacks linked to substandard work.
The facility was built through a European Union grant aimed at decentralizing public services. It provides key services including business registration, deeds registration, zoning and land use permits, ECOWAS alien work permits, birth certificates, driver’s licenses, and both traditional and civil marriage certificates.
