Adnan Adams Mohammed
The government has indicated it is committed to revitalising the Accra Marine Drive Project.
The project, which is a significant urban redevelopment initiative, is designed to transform approximately 241 acres of Accra’s coastline into a vibrant tourism and economic hub.
President John Mahama during the presentation of the State of the Nation Address in parliament last week, disclosed that, the government will put measures in place to safe Ghana’s coastlines threatened by tidal waves.
“Mr Speaker, Ghana’s coastline stretches approximately 550 kilometres. Two thirds of it is threatened by tidal wave erosion, which impacts nearly 30% of our population”, he worriedly shared.
“Rising sea levels have exacerbated vulnerabilities in coastal areas, leading to wetland flooding, habitat loss, and community displacement. Consequently, coastal protection has emerged as a national priority.”
Flooding has become an all-too-frequent occurrence in many urban centres across the country, resulting in tragic losses of life, livelihoods, and property. This scenario underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions to address these pressing developmental challenges.
Further worsening the plight of the southern part of the country is inadequate drainage systems are inadequate, worsened by careless waterway construction and the relentless encroachment on wetlands and floodplains.
“To tackle these issues, we will explore alternative funding sources to support essential drainage, desilting, flood control, and coastal protection initiatives”, the president said.
