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Dzorwulu · Ayawaso West, Accra

A cleaner, safer Dzorwulu, run by the people who live here.

The Dzorwulu Residents Association brings landlords, residents, occupants and business owners together to look after our streets, drains, security and each other.

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2007First incorporated
3Electoral areas: North, Central, South
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About the association

Residents taking ownership of their community.

We believe residents should not wait on outside help that may never come. The DRA organises the people of Dzorwulu to keep the community clean, secure and well maintained, under the oversight of the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly.

  • a.Foster good neighbourliness
  • b.Assist law enforcement agencies to improve community security
  • c.Promote rapid development of essential infrastructure
  • d.Ensure utilities and agencies provide and maintain essential services
  • e.Provide a forum to discuss and resolve matters affecting members and the community

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Founded
Incorporated as a non-profit on 4 July 2007 (Companies Code, 1963, Act 179)
Re-incorporated
2020, under the Companies Act, 2019
Secretariat
No. 8 Efua Sutherland Road, Dzorwulu, Accra
Membership
Open to all landlords, residents, occupants and business owners aged 18 and above
Municipality
Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly
Funding
Monthly dues, donations, fundraising events and sponsored projects

What we do

Five departments, one community.

Each department draws on local people: guards, sweepers, artisans and technicians who live in Dzorwulu.

Community Security

Security guards, patrol vehicles and drone surveillance, run with the Dzorwulu Police and the Ghana Police Service.

  • 24-hour security patrols
  • Drone surveillance for crime deterrence
  • Guards and drivers recruited from the community

Sanitation

Working towards becoming the first Ghanaian community with full-time segregated waste disposal.

  • De-silting of drains
  • Street sweeping
  • Waste disposal and public bins

Maintenance

Local artisans, electricians and masons keep community infrastructure in working order.

  • Streetlights
  • Drain culverts and gutters
  • Removing illegal postings

Public Relations

Keeps residents informed about programmes, activities and policies through social media and other channels.

Accounts

Prepares the budget and staff emoluments, raises payment vouchers and keeps records of every transaction.

Welfare

From the Dzorwulu Food Bank to plans for a children's library and a social centre for elderly residents.

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EmergencyNational emergency: 112Police: 191Fire: 192Ambulance: 193

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HotelsSponsorSample

Sample Guest Lodge

Efua Sutherland Road24 hours
HealthSponsorSample

Sample Medical Clinic

Dzorwulu Central24 hours
Schools

Dzorwulu Special School

Dzorwulu
Emergency

Dzorwulu Police

Dzorwulu24 hours
HotelsSample

Sample Boutique Hotel

Dzorwulu North24 hours
HealthSample

Sample Community Pharmacy

Dzorwulu South8am – 9pm

Current projects

What we're working on.

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ProjectAreaStatus
Pedestrian walkway, Efua Sutherland RoadA sideway along a narrow road with fast traffic, built with homeowners to protect schoolchildren and the elderly.InfrastructureIn progress · 30%
Designated bus stopsDemarcated with Urban Roads and the Assembly to reduce friction between transport operators, homeowners and businesses.InfrastructureIn progress
24-hour community security patrolRound-the-clock patrols with the Ghana Police Service to reduce crime in the community.SecurityIn progress
Coloured public garbage binsThe first step towards segregated waste disposal, including waste-segregation education in Dzorwulu schools.SanitationPlanned

Sponsors & partners

The people and businesses behind the work.