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Governor Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg, appointed in 1919, initiated a 10-year Development Plan for the Gold Coast, allocating £25 million for infrastructure improvements. His administration prioritized transport development, opting for the construction of Takoradi Harbour instead of Sekondi, with funding from local sources and a £4 million loan from London.

Completed in 1928, the harbour significantly enhanced trade. Railway expansion included 168 kilometres of new lines, facilitating cocoa and timber transport. Guggisberg's tenure also saw the construction of 5,340 kilometres of new roads.

Mining activities flourished, with gold exports exceeding £1 million annually by 1910, and new manganese and diamond industries emerging. Agricultural policies supported cocoa production and diversification, with farmers increasing output in response to international demand. Guggisberg's contributions laid the foundation for the Gold Coast's economic growth and improved transportation systems.