The government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Ghana’s 550-kilometre coastline as work continues on the Phase II Cape Coast Sea Defence Project, aimed at shielding vulnerable coastal communities from persistent sea erosion and the growing effects of climate change.

Rising sea levels and changing climate patterns continue to pose serious threats to livelihoods and settlements along the coast, making sustained policy intervention critical.

As part of routine monitoring efforts, the sector minister on Tuesday paid a working visit to the Cape Coast Phase II sea defence site to assess the pace and quality of ongoing construction.

The visit formed part of broader oversight activities to ensure that coastal protection projects meet required standards and timelines.

The five-kilometre project, which commenced in September 2024, is designed to protect the coastal communities of Abakam, Brooyedur, Ekon, and Moree, as well as key infrastructure, including the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway.

The project is expected to be completed by September 2028 and is anticipated to significantly reduce the destructive impact of tidal waves and erosion in the area.

According to the ministry, the inspection highlights the government’s resolve to deliver climate-resilient sea defence infrastructure across Ghana’s coastline.

Similar projects underway in other coastal communities are intended to safeguard lives, preserve livelihoods, and ensure long-term environmental and economic sustainability for affected areas.