Chill River Resort—acclaimed as the Anloga District’s leading hospitality destination—has once again demonstrated its commitment to local development by spearheading a major community intervention to restore a blocked waterway that serves as a vital route for traders and river commuters.

The initiative was led by the resort’s owner and director, Mr Kofi Graham, who personally mobilised residents to clear a sandbar created by persistent tidal erosion. Working alongside former Assembly Member Hon. John Lumor, the team successfully reopened the canal, which had previously cut off canoe passage, disrupted trade, and threatened the livelihoods of those relying on water transport between Anyanui and Ada.

Thanks to the intervention—driven largely by Mr Graham’s leadership—the waterway has now been fully restored, providing a dependable alternative to the poor and winding road network serving the area.

“Without this intervention, many of us would have been cut off entirely,” a resident said. “Chill River Resort has shown that they go beyond business—they are part of us.”

Hon. Lumor praised Mr Graham and the resort’s management for their continuous support to the community, calling the effort “another clear demonstration of their commitment to improving lives in Tunu.”

A Resort That Gives Back

Chill River Resort continues to earn admiration for its serene riverside environment, eco-friendly architecture, and exceptional hospitality. Guests frequently highlight the humility, warmth, and professionalism of its staff, cementing its place as the district’s preferred hospitality destination.

Manager Poul McKeizie Nii Clootey Foli Thompson said the resort’s philosophy goes beyond delivering excellent service.

“The guest is extremely important to us,” he said. “We offer the smiles, the warmth, the best service—because without that, we are zero. But we also believe in supporting the community around us. We are part of them.”

He explained that the resort’s peaceful riverbank setting makes the well-being of the surrounding community essential to sustaining the guest experience.

“Most hotels are beautiful but noisy. Here, guests enjoy privacy and nature. But to sustain this environment, the community must thrive as well.”

The Bigger Challenge: Roads and Dredging

Despite the resort’s ongoing efforts—such as constructing and maintaining its own access road with laterite, gravel, and heavy machinery—residents insist that the district’s challenges require urgent government attention.

They are calling for comprehensive dredging of the river and the creation of additional canals to secure canoe transport, which remains a lifeline for trade and daily movement.

The manager reiterated that the deplorable Anyanui–Tunu road poses one of the biggest threats to tourism growth.

“Sometimes guests turn back after reaching the junction because the road is too bad,” he said. “We do our best—bringing laterite, gravel, excavators—but the rains wash everything away. We pay tolls and property rates, yet support from authorities has been minimal. We are pleading—government must intervene.”

He stressed that unlocking the area’s tourism potential would bring significant economic benefits to the district.

A Call for Shared Responsibility

Residents and local stakeholders believe that improving both the road network and waterway access will transform the entire coastal enclave—boosting tourism, expanding trade, improving transportation, and increasing internally generated funds for the district assembly.

For now, Chill River Resort continues to lead by example—offering world-class hospitality while standing firmly with the community it serves. But the message from Tunu is clear: the area’s full potential can only be realised when the government urgently addresses road rehabilitation and consistent river dredging.