GARCC Ordered To Restore Kpeshie Lagoon After Demolition
Aerial view of the Kpeshie Lagoon enclave Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations, Stan Xoese Dogbe, has directed the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) to commence Read More... The post GARCC Ordered To Restore Kpeshie Lagoon After Demolition appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Stan Xoese Dogbe, the Deputy Chief of Staff overseeing operations, has instructed the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) to begin restoring reclaimed portions of Kpeshie Lagoon. This directive comes after a demolition effort by the Post Flood Mitigation Task Force, aimed at removing illegal structures within the wetland's protected buffer zone.
The operations commenced early on September 13th at Laboma Beach, targeting structures like the Pink Flamingo Lounge and others. The task force, comprising the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, is spearheading the effort following a 21-day eviction ultimatum issued by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council on August 7th.
The lagoon, a crucial flood intervention point in Accra, has seen years of reclamation, sand filling, and development, diminishing its natural water-holding capacity. Officials aim to clear debris, restore vegetation, and ensure ongoing environmental protection to enhance the wetland's resilience against future flooding. The restoration will involve collaboration between the Forestry Commission and the Environmental Protection Authority, with plans to replant coconut trees and other suitable species.
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ohenewaa Akweley Ocloo highlighted that the buffer zone was once a mangrove wetland, which has been altered by developers who removed trees, filled the area, and sold the land for commercial use.
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