: I've heard of SUNCITY. What is it?

: The SUNCITY community in Shai Hills is a 1,200-acre master planned community of homes made up of neighbourhoods which offer amenities to meet a variety of life-styles.

: What is a master planned community?

: In general, a master planned community is at least 1,000 acres in size and contains a range of residential and commercial land uses. More importantly, in a master planned community like SUNCITY, development and construction are governed by a set of design standards and land use restrictions which provide the community with stability, control and predictability.

: Who is SUNCITY planned for?

: SUNCITY accommodates a variety of life-styles and life stages – from families with small children to "empty nesters," from single executives to retired couples.

: What makes SUNCITY different from other developments?

: SUNCITY developers identify five qualities which they believe make SUNCITY distinctive.

Master Planning. From lot sizes to street layout, architecture to landscaping, care and preparation is evident in every detail of SUNCITY's neighborhoods. SUNCITY's master plan integrates 4 different neighborhoods . It also creates covenants and homeowner's associations to protect the standards on which SUNCITY is built.

Sense of Community.. Through homeowner associations and the social events, SUNCITY neighbours have ample opportunity to meet one another. SUNCITY's recreational amenities, parks and sports arena, foster an active, involved life-style.

Value. SUNCITY homes will prove to hold and appreciate in value - anywhere from 45 to 100% according to resale and refinancing projections over the next ten years.

Recreational and Scenic Amenities. A modern sports complex, town parks and recreation centres, acres of open space and green reserve neighborhoods offer residents year-round recreational opportunities and a backdrop of lasting beauty for their distinctive homes.
 

: Where is SUNCITY located?

: Located in Shai Hills, Greater Accra, SUNCITY is 22 minutes east of the Tema Roundabout, 45 minutes from Airport residential Area and 15 minutes from the Michel Camp.

: What schools are in the area?

: SUNCITY has provision for crèches, primary schools and a university or secondary school. Alternatively the new campus of the Central University is located about 30 minutes drive from the community. Several primary schools are located along the road to Tema.

: What role does the homeowners’ association play at SUNCITY?

: SUNCITY Homeowners Association will assume management for completed neighborhoods, as well as the maintenance of monuments, grassy areas, flower beds, shrubs and trees which make up the common areas. Association activities provide an opportunity for homeowners to meet and stay in touch with one another. Residents pay an Association fee to be determined by the Homeowners Association.

: What types of businesses are likely to locate in SUNCITY?

: SUNCITY's light industrial area, is zoned for neighborhood commercial use. The zoning could accommodate businesses such as a building material manufacturers, fruit juice producers, hardware shops, dry cleaners, service station, etc. Interested business people/entrepreneur should contact us for availability and prices.

: What other recreational activities are available in the area?

: SUNCITY residents can enjoy the great outdoors in many ways: with the monkey sanctuary; a tourist attraction, within walking distance, neighbourhoods and community parks;

 Parks and picnic shelters can be reserved for private parties through the community. Cinema houses, a sport complex, library etc are planned.

: What medical services are available in the area.

: There provision for at least 2 clinics to cater for all major health care needs of the community.  Other major hospitals are located 20 to 25 minutes from Shai Hills.

: What media and telecommunications are available?

: The all local mobile phone service providers have clear signal reception at SUNCITY. TV, cable TV and radio channels are also clearly available