Online Reporter
Sunday Mail Reporter
EARLY works on the upgrade of Forbes Border Post Upgrade have commenced, marking the first phase of a major infrastructure development project aimed at easing congestion and transforming the busy crossing point into a modern trade facilitation hub.
In a statement, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development Engineer Joy Makumbe said commencement of the works follow the signing of a concession agreement between Government and Forbes Border Consortium in January.
The preparatory phase will involve site surveys, drainage works, earthworks and the establishment of temporary facilities, including a truck staging area, to immediately relieve congestion.
“The early works programme is being undertaken to establish and prepare the site for the full construction phase,” reads the statement.
“This includes setting up essential temporary facilities, securing the site, carrying out surveys and investigations, undertaking initial earthworks and drainage and completing other preparatory works necessary to enable the main project to proceed smoothly.”
