AfricaPress-Tanzania: RESIDENTS of the Magomeni Quarters area will start moving into the 50bn/- Magomeni residential buildings in April this year.
This was said on Tuesday by the Tanzania Building Agency (TBA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Architect Daudi Kandoro, while briefing Deputy Minister for Works and Transport Eng Godfrey Kasekenya.
He said that the project has reached 91 per cent completion and that TBA anticipates to hand it over by April this year.
“The ongoing project is now at 91 per cent… what remains, is just minor finishing task with external settings,” he told the Deputy Minister visiting the site.
Arch Kandoro said the technicians were working day and night in rotation to ensure they finish the project within the agreed time.
He said the construction of the area has taken into account all the criteria including children safety, children’s play grounds and a lounge area for residents and visitors. Arch Kandoro said until the completion of the project, it will cost 50bn/-
Expressing his satisfaction at the TBA’s performance, the Deputy Minister, said he hoped they will complete the remaining portion in time.
“I’m impressed with the progress of this project. We must be proud of the work done by our fellow Tanzanians, and it is our hope that the project will be completed as they said,” said Eng Kasekenya
Earlier, TBA Project Manager, Bernard Mahemba said 644 residents who surrendered their land for the project has made TBA to construct five flats, four of which have eight floors, and the other with nine floors, all accommodating 656 tenants.
Mahemba said shopping facilities will also be available among other various services.
Meanwhile, The Tanzania Building Agency (TBA) has paid over 800m/- outstanding balance to contractors involved in the rehabilitation of Ihungo Secondary School buildings that were damaged by earthquake in September 10, 2016, reports MEDDY MULISA from Bukoba.
Kagera Regional TBA Manager, Salim Chanzo said the payments followed a directive by President John Magufuli to TBA to ensure that the outstanding payment was cleared within seven days.
Mr Chanzo further explained that ongoing works involved the completion of 30 teachers’ houses
