Gov’t allocates GH¢250M in 2027 budget for completion of Blekusu Coastal Protection Project

President John Mahama has allocated an additional GH¢250 million in the 2027 budget to complete the Blekusu Phase Two Coastal Protection Project. The funding aims to address the issue of coastal erosion and safeguard the communities of Blekusu, Agavedzi, Salakope, Amutsinu, and Adina in the Ketu South Municipality. The project, which has been underway since July 2025, involves the construction of 37 groynes, reinforced embankments, and dune restoration work.

It is expected to protect an eight-kilometre stretch of coastline. In addition to the Blekusu project, President Mahama announced GH¢685 million for the commencement of coastal protection measures under the West African Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project (WACA). The WACA initiative will incorporate both engineering and environmental interventions to combat coastal erosion and safeguard vulnerable communities, including lagoon and watershed rehabilitation, as well as livelihood support for the target regions, particularly for young people, women, and individuals with disabilities.

President Mahama also urged residents and traditional authorities to collaborate in protecting mangroves and wetlands, emphasizing that their destruction exacerbates the vulnerability of coastal areas to erosion.