President Akufo-Addo has inspected ongoing works on the Elmina Fishing Harbour which is about 91 percent complete.

Head of the Ministry of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah informed the President that civil-related infrastructure works, including building, paving, road, and stormwater constructions, are ongoing and will be completed on schedule.

Remarks on the Elmina Fishing Harbour

Asiamah said that the project involves continuous construction of the quay walls, breakwaters, and civil structures. Moreover, it includes the dredging and reclamation work of the new port basin. This will ensure the sustainable regeneration of Elmina. In addition, it will ensure the long-term development of this crucial port.

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Furthermore, Ofori stated that due to the initiative, Elmina will become one of Ghana’s most vibrant coastal cities. As a result, it will help to put the city at the center of the government’s cultural goals.

Aim of the Elmina Fishing Harbour

The rehabilitation and expansion of the Elmina Fishing Harbour aim to build sufficient infrastructure and berthing capacity. It will also ensure deep marine access to guarantee the longevity of the Elmina harbor.

Overall, the project will prioritize maintaining and modernizing the already-existing Port infrastructure. In addition, it will include the administration building, slipways, and workshop.

In addition, the project will build a new fishing harbor with a quay wall and main breakwater to allow larger fishing vessels to anchor and unload securely, a dedicated access road to the Port, and a warehouse for storage.

Among the additional new constructions in Elmina Fishing Harbour includes a daycare facility, two cold stores/ice factories, a new slipway for larger vessels with a boat refurbishment area, and a shed for the fish market.

To boost tourism, the Project will also carry out the beach and coastal protection works in front of the Elmina Castle.