Call for Research into Alternative Road Construction Technologies for Serengeti National Park
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TLDR
- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Lands, Natural Resources and Tourism has urged TANAPA to improve roads and infrastructure in national parks for better tourist access and conservation efforts.
- The committee, led by Timotheo Mnzava, made this call during a review of TANAPA's performance in Dodoma on Thursday.
- Mr. Mnzava emphasized the importance of reliable roads for tourism and conservation, especially with the upcoming short-rains season.
- He warned that heavy rains could damage infrastructure and disrupt access to key tourist attractions if improvements are not made promptly.
- The committee has called for research into alternative road construction technologies to address ongoing road challenges in Serengeti National Park.