Dar es Salaam
The Tanzanian
government has ordered that the demolition of the headquarter premises
of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (Tanesco) be completed
by February 1.
The demolition, to pave the way for the
construction of the Ubungo Interchange project, is expected to cost
TSh700 million (Sh32 million)
The
process has been delayed due to the lack of specialised tools and
equipment needed for the partial demolition of the building, which must
be precise.
"There has been delay in carrying out the
demolition processes, as there is a real need to extra careful, because
some parts of the headquarters building are not affected" by the
demolition order, Tanesco executive director for investment, Khalid
James said.
"We are destroying only some of the
property, and are required to protect other properties which are not
covered by the demolition order," he explained on Monday.
Feb 1 deadline
The
directive to complete the demolition by February 1 was given by the
permanent secretary at the ministry of works, transport and
communications, Mr Joseph Nyamhanga.
"I want the
demolition processes to be completed by 1st February, so that
construction of the Ubungo Interchange project kicks off as soon as
possible," he said, adding that construction of the interchange is
scheduled to start before the end of February.
"Constructors
are now relocating some social facilities including water and gas
pipelines, as well as electricity and communication cables," he said,
noting that the relocation is slated to be completed this February.
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