Road construction

Contractor rebuts MP’s claims on road contract

“As such, we want to disprove some incorrect and misleading information published on both social media and mainstream media by the MP for Nipa Kutubu in relation to Mendi-Nipa Road upgrading and sealing,” Mr Molumi said.

“The MP alleged that about K90 million (65%) out of the total K221 million were already paid, yet there was no sign of progress on the sealing of the 58 kilometers road.

“This information is false and not true because the total money paid to date is K65, 361 561.00 with an outstanding payment of K3, 408, 668.20.”

9-Mile to PAU road opened

In collaboration with the National Government, National Capital District Commission and Mobile Works Ltd the construction was completed since the roadwork launch in 2020.

“The commitment of the Prime minister extended to the other part of this road that we have completed in record time that is 9mile to Laloki and is a great achievement for the government. The 9mile to PAU 4-lane road is a testament to the commitment between the National government, NCDC and our contractor Mobile Works.

Sir Bob Dadae executes road contract

The construction of the road includes the pavement rehabilitation and sealing from Maria Junction to Tuku Station covering 30kms, and pavement rehabilitation and sealing from Awi Bridge to Lake Kopiago Station covering 35kms.

The road construction contract is valued at K30, 245, 665. 40, inclusive of GST and contingency sum, and will be wholly funded by the national Government at a duration of 30 months.

The National Executive Council (NEC) has awarded the contract to Tari Pori Development Corporation Limited.

School to petition NCDC over road construction

The school has more than 800 students and is situated next to Gabi Village, Poreporena with the classrooms located near the road running from Kanudi to Hanuabada By-Pass round-about.

The main concern raised was that there was no consultation with those affected prior to work done on the road.

Head teacher Lucy Badu said since the start of the construction last year, the school has been severely affected with the different types of pollution including noise, dust and human waste.