Africa-Press – Tanzania. CONSTRUCTION of permanent buildings for all of the 23 ministries in the country’s capital city, Dodoma, is set to kick off on September 30 this year, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has said.
The Premier made the statement on Friday when adjourning the fourth Parliament meeting, saying President Samia Suluhu Hassan has approved 300bn/- to finance the project. He said an addition of 300bn/- will be released later on to fund further stages of the construction.
“The projects will be undertaken by public and private companies. The construction of the country’s headquarters is implemented alongside the implementation of other supportive infrastructures for cleanness and sewerage, road network, gas, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as well as fire and rescue services,” he said.
The Premier assured that the government is properly supervising all the stages for effective execution. Need for construction of permanent structures for all ministries came after the government moved its capital to Dodoma, whereas a total of 18,300 civil servants have been relocated.
On Wednesday, the Premier instructed all ministers and their permanent secretaries to effectively supervise the execution of the construction of Mtumba Government City in Dodoma for timely completion of the project.
Mr Majaliwa made the statement as he was leading a working session for ministers, deputy ministers, permanent secretaries and deputy permanent secretaries and a special national task force responsible for coordinating the government shift to the capital Dodoma.
The Premier insisted that the government officials should ensure the project was implemented as per the plan, noting that the execution will be carried out in two phases in the financial year 2021/22 and 2022/23.
“To effectively execute the project, it’s crucial we involve the private sector by encouraging them to embark on massive production for a reliable supply of construction raw materials, including building blocks, sands and gravels,” the Premier noted.
Speaking recently while inspecting the construction of Chamwino State House in Dodoma, Mr Majaliwa assured President Samia’s commitment to complete all ongoing projects, including the development of the country’s capital and other projects in Dodoma City.
“This is a proof to Tanzanians that the government is working on all development projects, the work continues,” he said.
The PM revealed that the construction of the State House projects had reached 78 per cent, expressing his excitement on the progress of the project.
The project is the brainchild of the former President the late John Magufuli who wanted to have the Chamwino State House resemble the one in Dar es Salaam.
“The construction of the Headquarters is still underway, President Samia has instructed that the work should continue at the high speed,” he said, adding that the 113bn/- will be spent in the construction of ministries at the Government City in Mtumba area.
He added that a total of 169bn/- will be channeled to Dodoma City Council for construction of infrastructures including roads, power and water supply.
The Premier instructed the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Coordination, Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability), Ms Jenista Mhagama to meet with her colleagues for the works ministry to commence in September.
The construction of the Chamwino based State House is in full fulfillment of the dreams of the Founding Father of the Nation, the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere.
The government said last year that it would release over 600bn/- to finance the construction of a 110 kilometres long outer ring road in the city. The government also pledged an additional 500bn/- to finance the construction of Msalato International Airport.
The new structure is designed with eight units and a basement being built by Tanzania National Service with funding from domestic revenues, a structure that was designed by the Tanzania Building Agency (TBA).
However, the Chamwino State House has been strategically designed to accommodate a Zoo that would accommodate key wildlife including giraffe, peacock, rabbit, hare, dik-dik, and zebra among others.
