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Keta Central Market Rehabilitation To Begin December 2026

The Keta Municipal Assembly has intensified stakeholder engagement ahead of the Second Round of its Town Hall Meeting, also known as the Accountability Series, scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Keta Market Square.

Date Created : 11/11/2026 : Story Author : Theresa Workartey/ Ghanadistricts.com

The engagement, held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, brought together key stakeholders in Keta Central to discuss ongoing and proposed development projects, gather feedback and build consensus on the area's developmental priorities.

A major issue discussed was the planned rehabilitation of the Keta Central Market. The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) disclosed that procurement processes were at an advanced stage towards the award of contract, with work expected to commence in December 2026.

The project is expected to improve market infrastructure, enhance the trading environment and boost economic activities in the municipality.

On road infrastructure, the MCE reaffirmed the government's and the Assembly's commitment to improving road networks and connectivity across communities. He indicated that improvement works were ongoing on the Keta Lagoon Beach Road under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), while engagements were underway towards the reconstruction of bituminised roads in Keta.

Stakeholders also deliberated on land acquisition for the proposed University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) project in the municipality.

During the meeting, the Physical Planning Officer presented the approved layout of the reclaimed land, which revealed that no portion had been specifically allocated for the proposed university project.

Following discussions, stakeholders agreed that the MCE should engage individuals who had acquired plots around Zion Basic School to explore the possibility of securing the required land. He was also urged to intensify consultations with landowners in other parts of the municipality to identify alternative sites for the project.

The proposed construction of a Beach Soccer Arena at the Old London Park in Keta also received overwhelming support from stakeholders.

According to the MCE, the facility is intended to identify, nurture and develop young beach soccer talents while positioning the municipality to harness its sports tourism potential. The project is also expected to attract visitors and create economic opportunities for local businesses and service providers.

Other concerns raised during the engagement included the need to improve street lighting, strengthen security at the market, enhance sanitation and environmental cleanliness, and improve revenue mobilisation.

The engagement reaffirmed the importance of stakeholder participation and collective responsibility in addressing development challenges and advancing the growth of Keta Central.

The issues discussed are expected to form part of the broader deliberations at the Second Round of the Town Hall Meeting on November 18, 2026.