The government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Ghana’s coastal communities from the growing threat of sea erosion and rising sea levels, as the Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, undertook a working visit to the Cape Coast Phase II Sea Defence Project to assess the progress of work.

Ghana’s coastline stretches approximately 550 kilometres, with several communities facing increasing risks from tidal waves, flooding and climate change-induced erosion, which continue to threaten homes, livelihoods and critical infrastructure.

During the visit on Monday, the Minister inspected ongoing construction works on the 5-kilometre sea defence project, which is designed to shield vulnerable communities, including Abakam, Brooyedur, Ekon and Moree, as well as safeguard the vital Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway.

The project, which commenced in September 2024, is expected to be completed in September 2028.

According to the Minister, the intervention forms part of broader efforts to deliver climate-resilient infrastructure aimed at reducing the impact of coastal erosion, protecting property and preserving economic activities in fishing and tourism-dependent communities.

The Minister noted that regular site inspections of sea defence projects across the country are intended to ensure timely execution and quality delivery, while demonstrating the government’s resolve to safeguard coastal populations.

Several sea defence works are currently underway in different parts of Ghana’s coastline as part of a sustained policy response to the environmental and socio-economic challenges posed by climate change.