THE government through the unit in a bid to build
the capacity of local engineers who will oversee road construction projects.
This move will save the funds spent on the engagement of foreign experts
The Minister for Works, Transport and
Communication, Prof Makame Mbarawa, made the remarks recently when visiting
Geita Region where he inspected a 112 kilometre road project from Uyovu to
Bwanga and Biharamulo, which is supervised by local consulting engineers
“At least two million us dollars have been saved
under the supervision of local consulting engineers in various road
construction projects in the regions of Kagera, Mwanza, Geita and Kilimanjaro,”
said Prof Mbarawa.
He expressed satisfaction on the good supervision
work by the local engineers, pledging to grant support so that more funds could
be saved. The minister further noted that in five years time major projects
will be channelled to the agency so that the funds obtained would be directed
to other construction projects.
The Manager of TANROADS in Geita, Eng. Harun
Senkuku, pointed out that the road project from Uyovu to Bwanga was implemented
by 47 per cent and the 90bn/- Bwanga-Biharamulo project had been executed by 42
per cent. Eng. Senkuku had assured the minister of timely completion of the
project so that the residents of Kagera and Geita regions would begin using the
road.
On his part, a consulting engineer from TECU,
Eng. Gladson Yohana, said their role as supervisors in major projects has
assisted them to gain more practical experience. “We promise to perform our
works properly by adhering to all professional standards so that we produce
good quality jobs,” noted Eng. Yohana.
In another development, Prof Mbarawa inspected MV
Chato ferry and directed the Manager of Tanzania Electrical, Mechanical and
Electronics Services Agency (TEMESA) in Geita, Eng. Fredinand Mishamo, to make
sure that the ferry was self-sustaining via its own collected revenue.
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