The Cape Coast Coastal Protection Project is a critical coastal resilience intervention aimed at mitigating shoreline erosion, protecting coastal infrastructure, and improving community safety along vulnerable sections of the Cape Coast shoreline. Phase I of the project, located at Amanful, focuses on the construction of coastal defense structures including a breakwater system, revetment works with laterite backfilling, and associated groyne structures.
This Annual Progress Report provides a comprehensive account of activities undertaken on the project within the reporting period. It covers work progress status as at the end of 2024 and December 2025, site supervision and inspections, stakeholder engagements, submission of technical documentation, and an overall assessment of the structural condition and completion status of Phase I works.
PROJECT OVERVIEW AND SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of works under Phase I includes the following major components:
• Construction of a breakwater system to attenuate wave energy;
• Construction of revetment structures with laterite backfilling;
• Construction of groyne systems;
3. WORK PROGRESS STATUS
3.1 Progress Status as at End of 2024
By the close of the 2024 calendar year, significant progress had been achieved on the project. The following milestones were recorded:
• The project was approximately 75% complete as at December 2024;
• A partial handover of completed works was conducted to the community by the Honourable
Minister in November 2024, marking a major milestone in project delivery;
• Major coastal structures executed included the breakwater system, revetment structures with laterite backfilling, and four (4) groyne systems;
• Interim Payment Certificate (IPC) No. 13 was raised based on measured and certified works;
• The Contractor submitted a request for retention payment amounting to GHS 15,156,377.60 following substantial completion of sections of the works, which was subsequently approved by the Ministry;
• Several site meetings were convened to discuss the way forward, address construction challenges, and resolve site-specific issues;
• Detailed reports covering site meetings, inspections, and measurements were prepared and duly submitted to the Ministry.
3.2 Progress Status as at December 2025
At the commencement of 2025, construction activities continued with a focus on completing the remaining breakwater and embankment works. The following progress was achieved by December 2025:
• The breakwater at the Castle Section was completed to a length of 500 m;
• The 360 m breakwater arm at the Amanful Section was fully completed;
• By the end of 2025, Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) Nos. 14 and 15 had been raised;
• Overall project progress stood at approximately 77% completion;
• The Ministry requested supervision fees corresponding to 75% and 77% work progress, in line with certified construction milestones.
4. SITE VISITS, SUPERVISION AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
4.1 Site Visits and Supervision Activities
Regular site visits and inspections were undertaken throughout the reporting period to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards. These activities included:
• Routine and ad-hoc site inspections by the supervisory team;
• Verification of construction works and materials used;
• Measurement of completed works for certification and payment purposes;
• Identification and documentation of defects, risks, and outstanding works.
All inspections were properly documented, and inspection reports were submitted accordingly.
4.2 Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder engagement formed an integral part of project implementation. Key engagements included:
• Coordination meetings involving the Ministry, supervising engineers, the Contractor, and other relevant stakeholders;
• Engagement with community representatives, particularly during the partial handover in November 2024;
• Continuous consultations aimed at addressing community access, safety, and environmental concerns.
5. SUBMISSION OF TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
Throughout the reporting period, the following technical documents were prepared, reviewed, and submitted:
• Site meeting minutes and action plans;
• Site inspection and supervision reports;
• Measurement sheets and valuation documents;
• Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs);
• Progress reports and photographic records of works executed.
These submissions ensured proper documentation, accountability, and transparency in project execution.
6. MEASUREMENT AND NEAR COMPLETION STATUS
Phase I of the Cape Coast Coastal Protection Project at Amanful has successfully achieved its primary structural objectives. Detailed measurements and inspections confirmed the following:
• The left arm of the breakwater has been fully completed in accordance with approved engineering designs;
• The breakwater anchor length measures 150 m, while embankment capping extends over a length of 177 m;
• The completed breakwater is structurally stable and effectively dissipates incoming wave energy, thereby reducing direct wave attack on the shoreline.
Post-construction observations indicate improved nearshore conditions and enhanced protection of adjacent coastal infrastructure, demonstrating the effectiveness of the intervention.
7. SITE INSPECTION AND STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT
Comprehensive inspections conducted in 2025 confirmed that Phase I works are structurally complete, with the core coastal defense elements performing as intended. However, the inspections also identified complementary works required to fully optimize the intervention:
• Portions of the adjacent embankment were observed to be exposed and vulnerable to erosion;
• As a mitigation measure, capping of the right embankment was completed in November 2025, followed by site clean-up, making the area safe and accessible for community use;
• The need for drainage improvements to effectively manage surface runoff, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall, was identified;
• As at the end of the reporting period, the required drainage works remained outstanding and are yet to be addressed by the Contractor.
Completion of these ancillary works is essential to enhance durability and ensure seamless integration with the planned Phase II coastal protection works.
8. OVERALL SUMMARY OF WORK DONE
• Partial handover of completed works to the community successfully conducted in November 2024;
• Construction of major coastal defense structures including breakwaters, revetments, and groynes substantially completed;
• Breakwater construction completed at both Castle and Amanful sections;
• Project progress increased from 75% (end of 2024) to 77% (December 2025);
• IPCs 13, 14, and 15 raised and certified within the reporting period;
• Embankment capping and site clean-up works completed to improve safety and accessibility;
• Outstanding drainage works identified for completion to fully optimize project performance.
Overall, Phase I of the Cape Coast Coastal Protection Project at Amanful has achieved its core structural objectives and is performing effectively in stabilizing the shoreline. While the main coastal defense structures are complete, the timely execution of identified ancillary works, particularly drainage improvements, will consolidate project gains and ensure long-term resilience and sustainability of the intervention.
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