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Government has disbursed over K23 million to seven Districts to accelerate rural development projects, which include the construction of markets, bus stations, and rehabilitation of critical crossing points .
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary for Administration, Maambo Hamaundu, said the funding is part of this year’s National Budget allocation for Rural Infrastructure Development under the Ministry.
Hamaundu in a statement issued in Lusaka on Tuesday announced that the funding would support seven local authorities namely Mongu, Mufumbwe, Chongwe, Choma, Ndola, Serenje and Chasefu for various infrastructure projects.
He stated that Mongu Municipal Council has received K4million for the construction of Kasima Bulk Market, Chongwe Municipal Council received K5 million for the construction of a market shelter, an ablution block, and other assorted infrastructure works.
Hamaundu said Mufumbwe town council was given K5million for construction of a bus transit station and other assorted infrastructure works.
“Choma Municipal Council had received K2, 291,789.33 for the construction of crossing points in the district, while Ndola City Council had received K3milliom for the construction of a major bridge in Bwana Mkubwa Constituency, which had been in a deplorable state in the recent years,” he said.
Hamaundu said Serenje Town Council received K2million for construction of Mpemba and Kababa Bridges, which are strategic crossing points and Chasefu town council received K873, 807.82 for the construction of Khuli-Khuli crossing point, and K998, 572.08 was released for the installation of a new culvert in Khathale area within the District.
“This brings the total to K23,164,169.23.
The Permanent Secretary stated that the funds had already been disbursed to the respective local authorities and urged them to expedite the commencement of works to improve the likelihood of local people in the Districts,”
“As you have received this money, ensure that you commence on the works as soon as possible to improve the likelihood of people,” he stated.
Hamaundu directed the local authorities to ensure the funded markets and bus station projects were successfully completed and ensure all targeted critical crossing points are also urgently worked on to ensure easy movement of people, goods, and services during the 2023/2024 rainy season.
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