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Construction of the Komenda Emergency Coastal Protection Project
Construction of the Komenda emergency coastal protection project
Coastal & Marine Engineering
Project Details
Client Name:
MINISTRY OF WORKS, HOUSING & WATER RESOURCES
Project Location:
Komenda, Central Region, Ghana
Project Period:
May 2020 – June 2024
Project Description
The Komenda Emergency Coastal Protection Project was undertaken to protect the coastline from severe erosion caused by wave action, safeguarding local communities, critical infrastructure, and economic activities along the coast.
Project Scope
Coastal Protection Works
- Coastal protection works along 3 km of shoreline.
- Construction of 13 armour rock groynes
Fishing Harbour Development
- Construction of a protected fishing harbour, including:
- Two armour rock breakwaters for harbour protection.
- A 150 m long jetty.
- A Road Over Bridge (ROB) across the river.
- River bank protection works.
Fish Market Development
- Construction of a modern fish market facility.
- Construction of a cold storage facility (cold room).
Additional Infrastructure
- Construction of an additional 60 m Road Over Bridge (ROB)
