TANAPA's Investment in 2,665.6 Kilometres of Road Maintenance
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- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Lands, Natural Resources and Tourism has urged TANAPA to expedite road improvements in national parks to enhance tourist access and conservation efforts.
- The committee, led by Timotheo Mnzava, emphasized the importance of reliable roads for both tourism and conservation during a review of TANAPA's performance in Dodoma.
- Mr. Mnzava warned that heavy rains could damage infrastructure and disrupt access to tourist attractions, urging TANAPA to prepare park roads for the upcoming short-rains season.
- TANAPA has invested in the maintenance of 2,665.6 kilometres of roads, rehabilitation of 218.24 kilometres of walking trails, renovation of eight airstrips, and improvement of communication systems in national parks.
- Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Ashatu Kijaji stated that these improvements aim to facilitate conservation teams, enhance visitor services, and improve national park management.