Firestone Liberia Public Affairs Manager, Rufus Karmorh has disclosed the construction of additional housing units by the company for its dedicated employees and families.

Making the disclosure Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Harbel, Firestone, Mr. Karmorh said following the successful relocation of the marketers, the company has embarked upon a housing project to accommodate employees of the company as part of its reconstruction program.

Mr. Karmorh pointed out that the company is constructing housing in other parts of the concession area for Firestone employees and their dependants

He said the company is constructing these housing units in parts of Harbel re-named Harbelville, Harbel Grove, Harbel Rise and Harbel Square.

When quizzed by reporters, Mr. Karmorh noted that Liberian owned construction firms were partnering with the company in executing various projects within the concession area. As a result of such viable partnership, job opportunities as well as disposable income were permeating with in the economy.

He said the company has hired nearly 50 Liberian construction companies to carry out the task of erecting housing and other projects earmarked for the employees and their dependants.

He said since the beginning of the construction works, there has not been any serious challenge as others may think; he pointed out that the only challenge is from rainfall and at times the shortage of materials on the local market.