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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>A team of World Bank officials is in eastern Uganda to assess ongoing infrastructure projects under the $360m urban centres funding programme.<\/b><\/p>\n

The project seeks to improve local government infrastructure in urban centres.<\/p>\n

The week-long inspection is being conducted in the urban centres of Moroto, Mbale, Tororo, Busia, Kamuli and Lugazi.<\/p>\n

Mr Stephen Ajalu, a World Bank senior urban specialist, who is also leading the inspection, said in a statement that the inspection across the municipalities seeks to verify the progress of civil works ahead of the programme closure by June 30.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to ensure closure of the USMID [Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development] programme to allow for a smooth transition into any possible future programme,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The host Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is anticipating a new line of credit from the World Bank estimated at $750m to support the expansion of road infrastructure within the 10 new regional cities as well as selected municipalities.<\/p>\n

Dr Isaac Mutenyo, the USMID-AF programme coordinator, said the World Bank was also reviewing work plans, budgets, releases, utilisation of funds and potential risks towards programme closure, noting there would be no further extension of project timelines.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe shall not have any further extension of these projects being undertaken by the local governments beyond the deadline set to June. We are currently verifying their compliance with all the additional parametres,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

In Tororo, the municipality deputy mayor Beatrice Achola, reported that progress on projects was attainable by close to the deadline by June, noting that \u201cthe contractor appears to be progressing well with the main Uhuru Highway, which has been pending for some time\u201d.<\/p>\n

Mr Joseph Pade, the Ministry of Lands commissioner for urban development, urged all the five local governments under inspection to finish the projects ahead of time to be considered for possible future funding.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly good work ensures reward. The political and technical supervisors of these urban road projects across all the local governments must do their part. Quality work and done on time should meet the aspirations of these projects,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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