The Ghana Hydrological Authority has issued a warning that two-thirds of the country’s coastline, approximately 370 km out of 550 km, is under threat of erosion.
Urgent protective measures are needed to safeguard critical national assets such as the Aboadze Power Enclave, St. Augustine SHS, Denu-Alao Highway, and Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training College. CEO Dr. John Kissi emphasized the importance of immediate action during a recent media briefing.
“Now within that 290-kilometre stretch, there are various important national assets at risk that need urgent action to protect them. We can talk of the Aboadze Power Enclave, where we have thermal plants that need protection, to safeguard in all together about 730 megawatts.
“We have important strategic roads in Cape Coast where we have the Accra-Takoradi road that is at risk, along with our educational institutions like St. Augustine SHS, UCC and Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training College.
Dr. Kissi stressed the critical importance of both government and private sector investment in coastal and climate adaptation strategies to mitigate the erosion threat.
He emphasized the need to discourage activities such as sand-winning, which worsen coastal erosion.
“All we are saying is that the government is making efforts; we have noted the eight ongoing projects and those that have been completed. However, we urge the government to increase its investments, particularly in critical areas to protect strategic assets.
We also call upon the private sector, especially those with businesses along the coastline at risk, to join us in these efforts.
“We invite the private sector to collaborate with us, investing in coastal protection initiatives and contributing to our national hydrological fund.”
