Goldfields Ghana Foundation has sadly announced the death of an employee following a tragic incident at the T&A Stadium in Tarkwa.
The incident occurred when an employee, whose name is yet to be disclosed, fell from heights during renovation and upgrade work on the stadium.
The T&A Stadium project is being funded by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, with the aim of benefiting the Tarkwa host communities.
Martin Preece, the Chief Executive Officer of Gold Fields, expressed deep regret over the unfortunate incident.
In a statement, Preece conveyed condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family, loved ones, and colleagues of the deceased.
“We regret to report a fatal incident after an employee of a Gold Fields Ghana Foundation contractor succumbed to his injuries following a fall from heights incident.
"The contractor was working on the renovation and upgrade of the T&A Stadium in Tarkwa, a project funded by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation for the benefit of our Tarkwa host communities.
“We extend our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family, loved ones, and colleagues of the deceased.
"Members of our Gold Fields team in Ghana are on site to assist people on site in dealing with the impact of the incident.
"All work at the T&A Stadium has been put on hold pending the completion of investigations. Counseling is being offered to the family and colleagues of the deceased.
"I ask you to keep the family and friends of our colleague who passed away in your thoughts and prayers."