Aboadze, St. Augustine SHS, Denu-Aflao Highway, Cape Coast at risk of erosion - Hydrological Authority explains

The Ghana Hydrological Authority has raised an alarm on how two-thirds of the country’s coastline is at risk of erosion, necessitating urgent protective measures to prevent the loss of crucial national assets.

According to a report by citinewsroom.com, Dr. John Kissi, the Chief Executive Officer of the authority, made this known during a media briefing in Accra, stating that close to 370 km of Ghana’s 550 km coastline is vulnerable and requires immediate intervention.

He mentioned that the key assets at risk are the Aboadze Power Enclave, St. Augustine SHS, Denu-Aflao Highway, and Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training College.

"Within the 290-kilometre stretch, various critical national assets need urgent protection. For instance, the Aboadze Power Enclave, which houses thermal plants that generate about 730 megawatts, is at risk," Dr. Kissi noted, the report said.

He further highlighted the potential threat to strategic roads in Cape Coast, particularly the Accra-Takoradi Rroad, and educational institutions like St. Augustine SHS, UCC, and the Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training College.

Dr. Kissi stressed the need for substantial investment from both the government and the private sector in coastal and climate adaptation and management strategies to counter the erosion threat.

He also appealed to the public to avoid sand-winning activities that worsen coastal erosion.

“While the government has ongoing projects and completed ones, we urge increased investment to protect these strategic assets. We also call on the private sector to join in investing in coastal protection and our national hydrological fund,” he urged.

The risk of coastal erosion continues to present a significant challenge for Ghana.

It is imperative that all stakeholders collaborate to implement effective measures, ensuring the protection of vital infrastructure and the preservation of the nation’s coastal resources for generations to come.

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