Proposal for Increased Resources and Night Shifts to Accelerate Road Project
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TLDR
- The District Commissioner of Ilala, Edward Mpogolo, has instructed the contractor China Wu Yi Construction to complete the asphalt laying on a key road near the National Hospital Muhimbili within 14 days.
- Mpogolo emphasized the importance of the road for citizens, patients, and other users, stating that the project cannot be delayed as the government has already allocated funds.
- The DMDP II Package IV project, valued at 26.06 billion TZS, involves the construction of 16 roads totaling 7.38 kilometers in length.
- The project began on May 15, 2025, and was initially set to be completed by August 14, 2026, but the deadline has been extended to December 16, 2026.
- Currently, the project is approximately 55% complete, with the government having disbursed over 5 billion TZS so far.