Also known as: 48 Engineer Regiment, Ghana Armed Forces · 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces
48 Engineer Regiment — Ghana Armed Forces unit leading flood mitigation work including dredging, waste removal, and embankment construction at Lafa basin and other Accra waterways.
… The operation is being led by the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, and is aimed at removing years of accumulated solid waste, silt and illegal structures that have significantly reduced the basin’s capacity to hold water. …
… The operation, being led by the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, is aimed at restoring the basin’s capacity after years of accumulated solid waste, siltation and illegal encroachment. …
… He disclosed that National Security, in collaboration with the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, had been tasked to complete the road to enable the facility to begin operations and ease pressure on the existing transfer stations. …
… He disclosed that National Security, together with the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, has been tasked to complete the access road to allow the facility to commence operations. …
… According to the Minister, National Security, in collaboration with the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, has been tasked with constructing the access road to enable the facility to begin operations and reduce pressure on the existing transfer stations. …
… Before the demolition exercise began, the commanding officer of the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Osei Amponsah addressed residents affected by the exercise. …
Residents of East Legon Hills in the Greater Accra Region have commended the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces for its swift intervention to clear a blocked waterway that contributed to flooding in the community. …
… The Commanding Officer of the 48 Engineer Regiment, Ghana Armed Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Osei Amponsah, disclosed that the military intervention, codenamed Operation Boafo, has been activated to assist with rescue and relief operations across the capital. …
The Ghana Armed Forces have launched a major operation to reclaim the Lafa water retention basin in Mallam, which had been severely silted by illegal solid waste dumping and encroachment, triggering devastating flooding in surrounding communities. The exercise includes breaking up compacted waste, dredging debris, demolishing illegal structures, and constructing protective embankments, and is projected to last several weeks.
The Ghana Armed Forces have launched a major operation to reclaim the Lafa water retention basin in Mallam, which had been severely silted by illegal solid waste dumping and encroachment, triggering devastating flooding in surrounding communities. The exercise includes breaking up compacted waste, dredging debris, demolishing illegal structures, and constructing protective embankments, and is projected to last several weeks.
The 48 Engineer Regiment is leading work to reclaim the Lafa water retention basin at Mallam through dredging, waste removal, demolition of illegal structures, and construction of protective embankments to restore the basin's water-holding capacity. The operation, coordinated by the Post-Flood Mitigation Task Force, is part of government efforts to mitigate flooding in Mallam, Weija, Dansoman and surrounding communities following June 29 floods, with similar work underway at Oyarifa, East Legon, and the Kpeshie Lagoon area.
Work has begun to reclaim the Lafa water retention basin at Mallam as part of government efforts to reduce flooding in Mallam, Weija, Dansoman and surrounding communities, involving dredging, waste removal, demolition of illegal structures, and embankment construction led by the 48 Engineer Regiment.
The Minister of Local Government announced plans to formalise waste transfer loading stations and integrate tricycle waste collectors into Ghana's sanitation framework as part of a comprehensive waste management approach. Five of six designated transfer stations in Greater Accra are operating at full capacity following government action to clear refuse buildup after National Sanitation Day.
The Ministry of Local Government announced plans to formalise tricycle waste collectors and integrate them into Ghana's sanitation framework. Five of six waste transfer stations in Greater Accra are now operational, helping address solid waste accumulation following recent sanitation exercises, though the Malam station remains inactive pending road access.
Ghana's Local Government Minister announced plans to formalise waste transfer loading stations and integrate tricycle waste collectors into the country's long-term sanitation strategy. Five of six designated waste transfer stations in Greater Accra are now operational following President Mahama's directive to intensify waste removal efforts after recent refuse accumulation.
A Flood Mitigation Task Force led by the Deputy Chief of Staff has begun a phased dredging, desilting and demolition exercise across Accra, removing properties along waterways, poorly engineered bridges, and structures that encroach on water channels. The operation started at New England near the airport and continued to the Tesa Dam in East Legon and Oyarifa, where illegal retaining walls and other unauthorised structures were demolished to address siltation and flooding vulnerability.
Residents of East Legon Hills in Greater Accra have commended the 48 Engineer Regiment for clearing a blocked waterway under Akafia Bridge following devastating floods on June 29, 2026. The dredging work significantly improved water flow and provided relief to the community.
Heavy rainfall beginning Sunday night has submerged multiple Accra neighborhoods including Adabraka, Kaneshie, Weija, and Spintex; soldiers are rescuing stranded families from flooded homes, and at least one death from electrocution is feared. The flooding threatens livelihoods, with traders and households losing inventory and savings as water has not yet receded and more rain is forecast.
The Ghana Armed Forces have deployed personnel to flood-prone areas in Accra under Operation Boafo to assist residents affected by heavy rains. Personnel stationed at locations including Klagon, Tse Addo, and Dzowulu have already rescued several stranded individuals, with no fatalities reported at the time.