30-year waste backlog at Korle Lagoon to be cleared
The government is preparing to evacuate more than 30 years of accumulated waste from the Korle Lagoon and its surrounding areas at James Town to a 200-acre landfill at Nsawam in the Eastern Region. The exercise forms part of efforts to decongest Accra of waste and improve sanitation in the capital, the Minister of Local … The post 30-year waste backlog at Korle Lagoon to be cleared appeared first…
The Ghanaian government plans to clear a 30-year backlog of waste accumulated at the Korle Lagoon in Accra, transporting it to a 200-acre landfill in Nsawam. This effort aims to improve sanitation in the capital city. The evacuation process involves moving waste from the James Town area to the Adipa Waste Management Centre, managed by the Jospong Group of Companies.
President John Dramani Mahama directed the government to clear all waste around the Korle Lagoon, including areas where squatters have settled. The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has inspected the facility to determine logistics for transporting the waste. Discussions with other ministers have taken place to finalize the plan.
The landfill currently receives between 800 and 900 tonnes of waste daily, with capacity to receive more.
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