The Kpone Landfill Decommissioning Project, an initiative by the Government of Ghana under the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, is the first landfill in Africa to be closed using ClosureTurf technology. This initiative successfully transformed the previously problematic Kpone Landfill into a green space, employing advanced engineering solutions.

The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources required the final closure of the Kpone Landfill, a municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill situated along the coastal area of Tema in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region. Spanning four cells and covering approximately 16 hectares (40 acres), the landfill underwent a thorough evaluation from key leaders, which also included input from the local community. The ClosureTurf^® system was chosen for the landfill’s final capping over traditional methods to showcase the sustainability of geosynthetics in Ghana and facilitate the transfer of alternative cover technologies.

The project received global acclaim at the World FIDIC Conference held in Geneva in 2024. The project was highlighted by Ing. Felix Atsrim, CEO of FeDems Limited, the Ghanaian engineering consulting firm involved in a presentation, titled “Keeping the Menace at Bay: A Sustainable Approach to the Kpone Landfill Decommissioning,” which showcased the project’s achievements. Participants at the conference, including representatives from leading global engineering firms, government agencies, and international organizations, commended the Kpone project as a model for other nations grappling with similar environmental issues. The project’s success highlights the essential role of infrastructure in improving lives and fostering a better world.

The collaboration among the Jospong Group, FeDems Limited, Constrction Ambassadors, Watershed Geo (USA), Hallaton (USA), and other partners effectively tackled the landfill’s environmental and public health issues, setting a new standard for waste management and land reclamation in the region. 

Mike Ayers, CEO of Watershed Geo, said about the project: 

“We are extremely proud of this project and the recognition it is receiving. It exemplifies the result of global entities working together to make strides in humanitarian efforts.  Our partners in this project are leading change with the latest in effective technologies that are improving infrastructure and human safety across the globe.”