The $85 million Elmina fishing harbour rehabilitation and extension project was completed and the facility was commissioned by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The harbour is a major boost for the fishing sector in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality. It is the largest fishing harbour built in the Central Region, and it provides docking space and deep sea access to assure durability and sustainability.

The project’s construction work, which started 30 months ago, aimed to increase port accessibility. Additionally, it aimed to strengthen the fishing industry and stimulate tourism and the salt industry.

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Overview of the Elmina fishing harbour project

The Elmina fishing harbour features a 450-meter-long south breakwater with a cubipod-shaped head and a 160-meter-long north breakwater connected to the existing sea defence. It also consists of a vast basin measuring 65,000 square meters with dredged depths ranging from three to five meters and 400 meters of quay walls, including an 80-meter tourist quay at Elmina Castle.

Moreover, the facility comprises a new fish market, a net-mending space, and an auction hall. Furthermore, the new Elmina fishing harbour features an ablution facility, restrooms, and a Day Care structure for young children. It also has an administration block with offices and a viewing deck.

The International Marine and Dredging Consultants (IMDC) served as the project’s consultant engineers. And the Authorities claim that substantial marine and civil work went into the Bellsea Limited project.