The Minister of Works and Hous­ing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has inaugurated four sea defence projects in the Central Region.

He also cut sod for work to commence on the phase II of both the Anomabo and Cape Coast coastal protection project at sepa­rate ceremonies on Tuesday.

The phase II Anomabo coastal protection project involved 3.4 kilometres covering areas such Egyaa number three (Anomabo) and Abandze in the Mfantseman municipality.

It is expected to be completed within eight months.