CONSTRUCTION OF 8.75KM LONG REGION ROAD FLAG-OFF IN LAGOS

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Gambeta News

Lagos state Governor has flag-off the construction of 8.75km long region road project in the state.

During the flag-off, Governor Sanwo-olu said it is a critical infrastructure proposed in the Lekki-Epe masterplan aimed at decongesting gridlocks in the entire Eti Osa Local Government.

According to the project plan, the road …

MARINA BEACH BRIDGE TO BE REPAIRED SOON IN NIGERIA

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

Lagos state government in Nigeria has announced plans to repair the marina beach bridge. Speaking during a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, he said the repair works by the Federal Ministry of Works, is long overdue and vital for the safety of residents, especially motorists that …

KIAMBU-RUAKA WATER SUPPLY PROJECT KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of Kiambu-Ruaka water supply has kick-off in Kenya. The project will benefit over 100,000 residents of Ruaka and Kiambu town with improved supply of clean drinking water and sanitation services.

The Africa Development Bank is funding the project which will be under the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply …

TWO NEW SCHOOLS UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN ERITREA

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction of two new primary schools is underway in Ribda and Alet administrative areas, Forto Sawa sub zone. The project is aimed at reinforcing the teaching and learning process in the area according to Abubakar Idris, administrator of the sub zone.

These development is a major boost to the area …

LAWMAKER WANT GOVT. TO HALT DEMOLITION OF RIA HIGHWAY IN LIBERIA

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

As the novel virus keeps spreading across the world, lawmaker in Liberia has asked the Government not to demolish the Ria Highway.

The lawmaker representing Independent, District #2, Margibi, . Ivar Jones said it would not be timely to demolish homes of people who have been asked to stay home …

CONSTRUCTION OF THREE FACILITIES TO KICK-OFF SOON IN MARGIBI COUNTY, LIBERIA

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by Gambeta News

The ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a Town hall and primary school has kick-off in Margibi county district in Liberia.

The construction cost is worth US$105,000 with the two primary school having US$80,000 while the remaining US$25,000 will be for the town hall.

Speaking during the ceremony, Margibi …

LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY CONSTRUCTION DELAYED EXPLAINED BY NIGERIA GOVT.

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

The lock down of Abuja and Lagos via the presidential order has affected the construction industry in the nation. But with the lock down partial reduced, Construction activities is once again set to kick-off.

Director, Federal Highways, South West, Mr. Adedamola Kuti said Julius Berger would have resumed works on …

ISIMBA BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AT 55% COMPLETED IN UGANDA

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

Progress has been seen from the construction of Isimba bridge. The details was announced by UNRA Uganda via its social media handles.

The aim of the project is to help link Kampala to Kamuli via Kayunga district.

📸ISIMBA Bridge: Connecting #Kampala to #Kamuli via #Kayunga district.
⬆️Progress now at 5️⃣5️⃣%

NIGERIA GOVT. WILL NOT USE ABACHA LOOT FOR SOME PROJECTS

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

Nigeria government has announced that it will not use money recovered from Abacha’s loot to help fund construction projects.

According to the report, the government said projects like Mambila power project and East-west Road projects would not benefit from the fund.

Speaking to the media, Senior Special Assistant to the …

UGANDA OLD TAXI PARK RENOVATION KICK-OFF

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has kick-off the redevelopment plans of the facility as the park has been in a deplorable state for so long.

According to the plans, the redevelopment will include excavation and disposal of the existing material, installation of underground drainage lines, rock fill, and construction of …

AGYIRINGANOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN GHANA

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Gambeta News

The 40-kilometre Agyiringanor Township roads is set to begin in Accra Ghana. The project which is worth US$25million (GH¢149 million) will involve the construction of culverts and widening of critical link roads within East Legon in the Ayawaso West Municipality and ARS and Agyiringanor in the Adentan Municipality.

Minister for …

ERITREA PRESIDENT VISIT ONGOING PROJECTS

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Isaias Afwerki has visited ongoing projects as the nation aim to improve its infrastructure development.

The President was accompany by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed as the tour round a number of agricultural and water development project in Zuway area of the Oromia Regional State.

The delegates that joined …

CESA WORKPLACE MEASURES TO TAKE FOR THE BUILT INDUSTRY

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Gambeta News

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has come up with measure that should strictly be adhered to by the built industry. The measures will ensure the industry don’t have problem when performing their duties.

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) CEO, Chris Campbell said “The built environment sector is one such industry …

ROAD COLLAPSE CREATE TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM IN KENYA SUBURB

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Gambeta News

A road collapsed in Nakuru County, Kenya has made resident have serious transportation problem. The road was seen having a huge crack in the middle of the road along Shabaab area.

According to resident, There was a big bang and as the rain got intense we heard something like an …

GHANA’s BONGO DISTRICT ASSEMBLY AWARD CONTRACT ON FIVE PROJECTS

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

Bongo District Assembly, located in the eastern region of Ghana has awarded contract for five projects. The projects which is worth US$334k (GH¢1,943,000) will be used for the provision of mechanised boreholes, renovation of teachers quarters, construction of nurses’ quarters and a Community-based Health Planning Services [CHPS] compound.

The project …

CONSTRUCTION OF TWO BRIDGE IN UGANDA PLEASED RESIDENCE

Posted on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of two bridges that will link Tororo municipality in Uganda has been completed. The two bridges which were constructed at Chamunula-Rubongi and Juba-Maguria area has been well received by resident of Tororo district.

According to MP of the area, Apollo Yeri Ofwono, “It is no longer business as …

GHANA GOVT. DEBUNKED CLAIMS OF ABANDON HOSPITAL PROJECTS

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

As the novel virus continue to spread, most resident of Ghana claimed the government has abandon hospital projects which will have help during this period. However, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has debunked that statement.

In a press release, Nkrumah said most of the projects are still work in progress …

NEW RULES SET TO MAKE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES REOPEN

Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

Some firms and house-builders have started to reopen sites or have announced when operations will resume in May. Among them is Taylor Wimpey, which has said it is using “detailed new site operating protocols developed in compliance with strict social distancing requirements”.

Chief executive Pete Redfern said last week: “We …

REHABILITATION OF RUTARA DAM KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Rehabilitation process for Rutara dam has kick-off in Kenya. This was announced via the social media handle of the President’s Delivery Unit (PDU) in Kenya.

According to PDU, the dam is kicking off its phase one which is funded by the National Government. They also announced that the dam …

EXCAVATION WORK: QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

As we all know, excavation work is an important aspect that should never be ignored as it is a preliminary activity of the construction project.

Excavation by definition is the process of moving earth, rock or other materials with tools, equipment or explosives. These includes trenching, wall shafts, tunnelling and …

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