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GARID says Odaw dredging 40% complete as flood-control works continue
June 30, 2026
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GARID says Odaw dredging 40% complete as flood-control works continue

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Key Points

  • The GARID Project's dredging of the critical Odaw Channel is only 40% complete, despite Accra experiencing one of its worst flooding events recently, with full completion expected by year-end.
  • The World Bank-funded project, extended to 2027, has disbursed US$127.1 million (36.3%) of its US$350 million financing but has not yet fully achieved its flood mitigation objectives.
  • Delays are attributed to challenges such as temporary suspension of dredging to remove accumulated material and difficulties in securing temporary disposal sites.
  • Beyond the Odaw Channel, major drainage construction is progressing across Accra, with some sections completed and new phases anticipated to require extensive traffic management.
  • GARID is Ghana's first World Bank-funded urban resilience program, also supporting solid waste management and institutional capacity building, aiming to strengthen Accra's resilience against increasingly frequent flooding.

Why This Matters

This project is profoundly significant for Ghana as it directly addresses the chronic and worsening issue of urban flooding in Accra, which severely impacts economic activity, public services, and the safety of its citizens. The success of GARID is critical for enhancing the capital's resilience to climate change, ensuring sustainable urban development, and protecting livelihoods.

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