THE construction of Malagarasi Bridge in Kigoma Region is set to be
completed and handed over to the government in October, this year, which
is two months ahead of schedule, the Project Manager, Mr Jung Sik You
has confirmed. Mr You revealed the information here before the Secretary General of
Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Mr Abdulrahman Kinana, who was accompanied by
the members of the ruling party secretariat to inspect various projects
in the region.
The 275m-bridge constructed by the Hanil Engineering Company from
South Korea was scheduled to be completed in December, this year.
"Around 89 per cent of the project had been completed and by October,
this year we will hand over the project to the government," he said,
adding that the first and second lot of the project will be completed
this year.
Addressing 'wananchi' at the construction site in Uvinza District, Mr
Kinana said President Jakaya Kikwete is expected to inaugurate the
project upon its completion. He said that the bridge is expected to ease
movement of people from one place to another. Mr Kinana said that the construction of the project is facilitated by
the government with the aim of bringing economic development to Kigoma
and the rest of the regions. The bridge would connect the people of
Kigoma with other regions in the country, including Burundi.
According to Mr Kinana, the construction of the bridge was part of
the CCM 2010 election manifesto. Meanwhile, the construction of Kigoma
Airport would be completed in June, this year, resident project
engineer, Mr Cleopa Mpembeni has said. Mr Kinana has assured Kigoma residents of improved development . "Our
aim is to ensure that you receive better services by conducting
business from various parts of the country and abroad," he said. Mr
Kinana together with the party secretariat members are in the region to
inspect various development projects.
