New BoG HQ more costly than combined cost of Villagio, SU Tower, Ecobank HQ, 335 Place, Silver Tower

A whopping $250 million is being expended by the cto construct a new Headquarters in the heart of Ghana’s Capital, Accra.

The project, which is a 21-story facility, is specifically in Ridge in the Greater Accra Region, adjacent to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge.

Currently under construction, the project, which is reportedly 50% complete, was awarded to De Simone Limited

Here are some iconic building whos’ combined cost is still cheaper than Bank of Ghana new head office

Villagio Vistas Alto

The yellow coloured Villagio Vistas Alto is currently the tallest building in Ghana at 30 storeys and an estimated height of 93 metres (about the length of a football field).The red coloured Villagio Azure is the second tallest building in Ghana at 17 storeys and an estimated height of 71 metres. The green coloured Villagio Aqua is the shortest of the three structures at 7 storeys. The project was completed in phases between 2011 to 2014, and was reported to cost an estimated £80 million.

Head Office of Ecobank

The new Head Office of Ecobank Ghana cost $60 million dollars.

This building is a customer centric ultramodern edifice with 2 towers sitting on a podium and 2 levels underground. The property covers a 27000 square meter area. The 1st Tower (A) is a 14-floor block of Corporate Offices, board rooms, meeting room, executive dining area and a rooftop executive cocktail lounge.

There are 27 meeting rooms and 2 executive board rooms, a staff gym and a media room. The second Tower (B) is a 5 floors block with a 2 level Banking Hall facility, Ultramodern Auditorium, a coffee lounge, a Staff Clubhouse and 2 canteens. There is also a wide ATM arena for personal banking transactions.

SU Tower and 335 Place

SU Tower and 335 Place is a  new A-Grade offices developed by Eris Property Group in Accra Ghana setting a new benchmark for developments in the country. These two properties namely 335 Place and SU Tower offering first of its kind office buildings for Ghana are being developed at a combined cost of $83,2 Million.

335 Place is a 12-Level 9,985square meter office tower and The SU Tower is a 14-storey 12,835 square meter office tower.

Silver Tower 

The project which cost $8 million involved local Architectural support at Post Contract.

Brief description – 9-storey Motor Showrooms, offices and Bank. Client – Japan Motors Trading Company Limited.