Mambwe Town Council in partnership with the Road Development Agency (RDA) has commenced the construction of an Acrow bridge across Mtetezi Stream in Msoro ward of Malambo Constituency.
The project is funded through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) at a cost of K3.5 million.
Mambwe Town Council told RCV News in a statement that RDA is providing both technical support and additional funding of K3.5 million bringing the total cost to K7 million.
“The Mtetezi bridge serves as a vital crossing point for the residents of Msoro Chiefdom, where over 680 villages depend on it to access goods and services from outside the area,” said Mambwe Town Council Secretary, John Mwanza.
Mr. Mwanza said during the rainy season, the stream becomes impassable, creating significant challenges for the community.
He said the work includes excavation, construction of abutments, assembly of the Acrow bridge, and installation at the crossing point.
Mr. Mwanza further said the project is a relief to the beneficiaries, who have long faced difficulties crossing the stream, with some tragic incidents of loss of life reported.
And RDA Provincial Roads Engineer, Eng. Ivwananji Sikombe, has assured that efforts will be made to complete the project before the heavy rains begin.
This is contained in a statement, issued to RCV News by Council Assistant Public Relations Officer Grace Lungu.
By Margaret Mwanza
