Aburi Gardens To Regain Lost Glories

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Created on Monday, 12 October 2009 06:55

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Aburi Gardens To Regain Lost Glories

The Aburi Botanical Gardens is to receive a major boost in the coming months. This is as a result

of Chinese Company's readiness to rehabilitate it into a “world class tourism destination for visitors.

The Aburi Gardens, which was opened in the 1890’s by the British, used to be one of the only two botanical gardens in Africa and the only one in West Africa.For decades, it has seen very little rehabilitation, which has made it lose its vast tourist potential.

In its bid to restore the place to its past glory, Tianjing construction Company in Beijing has decided to partner with Akuapem South Municipal Assembly, pending approval, to rehabilitate the place.

The General Manager of Tianjing Construction Company, Mr. Ding, who toured the gardens with the media last week, said the company intends to redesign the gardens layout in three parts: residential, commercial amenities and ecotourism facilities.

The residential facility, he said, will be a five star hotel with first class amenities that will appeal to even the most fastidious international guest. “The commercial part of our design comprises an impressive theme park and entertainment facilities that local and international visitors, children as well as adults will find imposing," he said.

Mr. Ding said the company hopes to commence in the first quarter of 2010, “if given the opportunity.

Source: The Mail/Ghana, 12 October 2009