The opening of the Azizazi lagoon locks and sandbars has begun, allowing the lagoon to flow freely into the sea, alleviating devastating flooding in three municipalities: Keta, Anloga and Ketu South.
This information was disclosed by Keta Municipality Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Emmanuel Gemega, at a press conference held in collaboration with Anroga Municipality and Ketu South Municipality and with the support of VRA.
Mr Gemega stressed that thorough consultation and community engagement had been carried out to ensure that local residents were properly prepared for the opening of the floodgates.
He also stressed the urgent need to address these issues quickly to prevent the destruction of highways and other state-owned assets connecting the three municipalities.
“We ensure that full consultation has taken place with traditional authorities and experts who are preparing to open the lagoon to the sea, and we are doing this to prevent flooding in the area.” Gemega said.
He noted that on October 19, many communities in Keta Municipality, Anroga and Ketu South were flooded, forcing many residents to evacuate.
Gemega lamented that findings and consultations revealed that the water level in Keta Lagoon had risen to 1.382 meters compared to sea level of 0.592 meters, which is concerning.
He encouraged residents who have been informed and understood the situation and the need for the project, but who still try to prevent the right action from being taken, to reconsider their position.
He said it was surprising that the residents who were now raising concerns had previously been well-involved and informed before the project began, so they were raising issues regarding the opening of the lagoon. It pointed out.
City Engineer Sewar stressed the importance of opening the lagoon to the sea to prevent further flooding in the three districts.
The meeting was attended by Ketu South Municipality Chief Executive Maxwell Lugdor and Anroga District Chief Executive Seth Yormeu, as well as traditional authorities and residents of the three communities. The project is supported by the Volta River Authority (VRA).
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