Saturday, November 4, 2017

Tanzania to start footing own development bills soon

DAILY NEWS ReporteR
EMPHASIS placed by the government in revenue collection will enable implementation of major projects through own sources of funding in the country.

The Deputy Minister of Works, Transport and Communications (Works sector), Mr Elias Kwandikwa made the statement during his tour of Terminal Three at the Julius Nyerere International Air port (JNIA) construction site in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
“Construction work of Phase II of the project is implemented by funds from domestic revenue sources in partnership with other stakeholders...It is a clear sign that in the near future, similar projects will be implemented through our own sources of funding,” noted Mr Kwandika.
He observed that the current project status is at 66 per cent, and its completion is expected by September next year. He further revealed that the contractor, Bam International Company, has received payment of implementing the project, citing that his ministry will grant necessary benefits on time.
Mr Kwandika said he carried out a similar visit at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) and was very impressed with the implementation. The Project Supervisor, Mr Barton Komba confirmed having disbursed all payments to the contractor, saying that therefore nothing should stop them from carrying out their work in good order.
“We expect that the project will be completed at the targeted time, and with the nature of the infrastructure in progress, people with special needs are going to receive improved treatment,” said Mr Komba.

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