PHOTOS: The Elmina Fishing Harbour

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The Elmina Fishing Harbour in the notable city of Elmina in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem (KEEA) Municipality of the Central Region was commissioned  on Friday, 26th May 2023 by His Excellency Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic of Ghana.  

The scope of the project consists of an administrative building, fish market, sheds for net mending and workshop, an auction hall, a day care centre, access roads and pavements. 

The Elmina Fishing Port Rehabilitation and Expansion Project aimed at securing adequate facilities, berthing space and creating deep marine access to ensure the durability of the Elmina harbour. 

The completed construction of the breakwaters, quay walls, and civil buildings, together with the dredging and reclamation works of the new port basin guarantees the sustainable revitalization of the town and the long-term development of this strategic port.

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