$350m project to end Weija Dam flooding to commence this year
A $350 million flood control project is set to begin by the close of the year to tackle the perennial flooding caused by spillage from the Weija Dam and protect several communities downstream of the dam.
A $350 million project aimed at resolving the recurring flooding issues caused by Weija Dam spillage is set to commence by the end of 2026 and conclude in 2028. The Dam Spillage Flood Control (DSFC) Project, spearheaded by the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly and Hi-Limit Group, will construct a high-level, reinforced concrete levee canal from the dam site to the Atlantic Ocean, featuring a permanent estuary and improved town roads in Tetegu.
The project's purpose is to permanently divert overflow water directly into the ocean, averting flooding downstream. Hi-Limit Group's CEO, Emmanuel Larbi, stated that the design includes a natural waterway pattern to prevent impact on residents. Community support has been expressed, with the Assembly facilitating $25 million in counterpart funding through internally generated funds and a canal levy, while the private sector provides $325 million in funding from its US partners.
UBA is acting as the project banker for counterpart fund collection and disbursement management. Feasibility studies, detailed design, an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), and a housing census are currently in progress, with China Railway Construction Engineering Group selected as the General Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contractor.
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