The management of Laboma Beach has raised fresh concerns over the persistent influx of flood-borne waste washing ashore, warning that recurring debris from flooding is threatening the cleanliness, safety, and appeal of the popular recreational site.
The beach manager lamented that each major rainfall event leaves the shoreline littered with plastic waste, logs, and other debris carried through drainage channels from across Accra, turning the tourist destination into a clean-up battleground.
According to management, the situation is becoming increasingly difficult to control, as frequent flooding continues to overwhelm drainage systems and push large volumes of waste directly into the sea before depositing them along the coast.
The recurring pollution is not only affecting the beach’s aesthetics but also raising concerns about environmental health risks, marine pollution, and the long-term sustainability of coastal tourism operations.
Operators say repeated clean-up efforts are proving costly and unsustainable, prompting renewed calls for improved waste management systems and stronger enforcement against illegal dumping within the city’s drainage network.
The management is urging authorities and residents to treat the problem at its source, stressing that coastal cleanup alone cannot resolve a crisis originating from upstream urban waste mismanagement.
As the rainy season intensifies, stakeholders warn that without urgent intervention, flood-borne pollution could continue to undermine one of Accra’s key leisure and tourism assets.
