GH¢257m allocated to complete Blekusu coastal protection project – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced an allocation of GH¢257 million in the 2027 budget to complete the Blekusu Phase Two coastal protection project in the Volta Region. This funding comes at a time when traditional leaders have raised concerns about the impact of coastal erosion on coastal communities, including homes, fishing livelihoods, schools, and cultural sites.

The additional funds will ensure the uninterrupted continuation of Phase Two, which was officially launched in July 2025. In addition to this, the government has allocated GH¢685 million to commence coastal protection works under the West African Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project (WACA), which involves the construction of breakwaters, groins, and revetments, as well as beach replenishment, dune protection, and wetland restoration.

Mahama emphasized the importance of protecting mangroves and wetlands, warning that their destruction weakens the coastline and increases the risk of erosion.

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