Work begins to reclaim Lafa basin to curb flooding in Mallam, Weija, and surrounding areas.
The ongoing exercise is being led by the Post-Flood Mitigation Task Force, headed by the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stan Xoese Dogbe.
Efforts are underway to restore the Lafa water retention basin in Mallam, part of the government's strategy to curb flooding in Mallam, Weija, Dansoman, and surrounding regions. The task, overseen by the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, aims to boost the basin's capacity after years of solid waste accumulation, siltation, and illegal encroachment.
The process includes dredging, waste removal for official disposal, dismantling unauthorized structures, and building protective embankments to enhance flood defenses. Coordinated by the Post-Flood Mitigation Task Force, the initiative aligns with nationwide efforts to restore waterways and drainage channels following the June 29 floods.
The government has supplied the necessary resources and equipment for the project, with comparable flood mitigation works already under way at Oyarifa, East Legon, and the Kpeshie Lagoon. Authorities are urging residents and citizens to support the taskforce and avoid actions that hinder waterway management or compromise flood risk reduction.
Once completed, the Lafa basin is anticipated to better store stormwater, thereby mitigating downstream flooding impacts.
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