Keta Sea Defence
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The Keta Sea Defence Wall in Ghana was done to defend the coastline from Keta to Hlorve. The defence was constructed to prevent chronic and occasional erosion along the coast and flooding.[1] Also to reclaim land from the Keta Lagoon to widen human settlements and also to build a way linking settlements from Keta to Hlorve.[2] A World Bank analysis from 2010 presents a bleak picture for the remainder of Ghana.[3]
The construction of the 41-million Euro sea defence began in October 2010 and was projected to be completed by December 2011 but was completed in October 2014.[4][5] The quantity of the dredge was estimated at 15 million cubic meters and the vessel type used was the Cutter Suction Dredge.[2]
The first phase for the construction of the defense also known as the Blekuso Project started in 2015 and was completed.[6]
The second phase for the construction of the defense was expected to cover about 8 km minimum along the coastal stretch.[7][8]
The amount set for the project was $100-million.[9]