Korle Lagoon redevelopment to include high-rise container housing, says Ayariga
The government is preparing a major redevelopment of the Korle Lagoon enclave, with plans to replace the sprawling slum settlement with high-rise container housing as part of a broader effort to improve sanitation and living conditions in the area.
Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister Mahama Ayariga says the transformation will begin after authorities complete the ongoing clearance of the area, which has long been associated with poor sanitation, waste accumulation and environmental degradation.
The redevelopment strategy combines housing and environmental restoration, with officials planning to remove large volumes of waste from the site and transport them to the Adepa Waste Management Centre at Nsawam. The Korle Lagoon itself is also expected to undergo dredging to improve water flow and address longstanding pollution concerns.
According to the minister, the project forms part of wider efforts to reclaim the area and create a cleaner, healthier urban environment while providing a more structured housing arrangement for residents.
Ayariga acknowledged that resistance could emerge from some quarters but insisted that public support for restoring the area outweighed opposition to the exercise.
The Korle Lagoon has for decades been a focal point of sanitation challenges in Accra, with successive administrations proposing interventions aimed at reducing pollution and improving conditions for nearby communities.
Government officials believe the planned redevelopment could significantly alter the landscape around the lagoon, turning a heavily polluted settlement into a planned residential area while supporting broader environmental recovery efforts in the capital.
Further details on timelines, resettlement arrangements and the implementation of the proposed container housing project are expected to be announced as the exercise progresses.
Source: CNR
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