The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has received approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed Keta Port project.
The approval paves the way for the GPHA to proceed with the next phase of the project, including engagements with potential investors, a communique from the authority stated.
Major General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono, the Director-General of GPHA, received the final EIA report and EPA permit, describing the development as a significant milestone in the GPHA’s strategic vision to establish a third commercial port in Ghana.
The report was presented by Nii Tackie-Oblie of the Coastal and Reclamation Engineering Services Ghana Limited, the consulting firm that conducted the environmental assessment for the project.
Major General Tanye-Kulono commended the consultants and engineering teams for their technical expertise and diligence in delivering a comprehensive EIA process that meets regulatory standards.
He noted that the project forms part of GPHA’s broader efforts to expand port infrastructure and enhance Ghana’s position as a maritime hub in the sub-region.
The Keta Port project, when developed, is expected to complement existing port facilities and contribute to economic growth through increased trade and investment opportunities.
Source: GNA
