Keta and environs appeal for completion of sea defence project

The people of Keta and its surrounding villages in the Volta Region are appealing to the government to speed up work on the Keta Sea Defence Project.

The Ghana News Agency, which toured the area, noted that the main road, which links Keta to surrounding villages like Dzita-Anyanui, Agbledomi, Bomigo, Zanu-Tunu, Atiteti and Akplornu Torkor, had deteriorated.

Commuters told the GNA that they risked their lives on daily basis while using the road.

They said the situation had become very dangerous, as the road was almost covered by the sea and motorists who tried to move in and out risked plunging into the sea.

The other side of the road is so sandy that only experienced drivers with four-wheel drive vehicles can use it.

Residents of Keta and Anloga are, therefore, appealing to government to complete the work on time so they could go about their daily activities since the delay was hampering their economic development.

The Keta sea defence project became necessary when the tidal waves and coastal erosion began destroying the area and claiming land and property.

When the project is completed it would check erosion, reclaim land from the Keta Lagoon and also provide space for inhabitants to rebuild homes that were lost to erosion.

It is also expected to serve as flood control for Keta Lagoon to provide relief for the people living around there.

Source: GNA