Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has announced that the ongoing dredging and desilting of the Odaw River will be completed by December 2027 under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project.

Addressing Parliament on Thursday, June 26, the minister said the project remains on schedule and is aimed at improving stormwater management and reducing flooding across the Greater Accra Region.

Mr Adjei explained that the Odaw River intervention forms a key component of the GARID Project, which seeks to strengthen climate resilience while addressing recurring flood challenges in parts of the capital.

According to him, work on the project commenced in February 2024 and is being financed through funds allocated under the GARID programme.

"Mr Speaker, the desilting and dredging contract for the Odaw River is being implemented as part of the GARID project. The project commenced in February 2024 and is scheduled to be completed by December 2027 with resources allocated under the GARID project," he told Parliament.

The minister noted that periodic dredging and desilting remain essential measures for improving water flow within the river channel and reducing the risk of flooding, particularly during the rainy season.

The update comes as residents continue to express concern over flooding in several parts of Accra following heavy rains in recent years.

Government officials maintain that investments under the GARID Project will improve drainage infrastructure, enhance flood management systems and strengthen the city's ability to withstand climate-related disasters.