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The government of Zambia has announced that there will be no further extensions granted for the construction of Kasama Airport, citing previous extensions due to heavy rainfall during the last rainy season. The decision was revealed by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Permanent Secretary, Eng. Fredrick Mwalusaka.
The government of Zambia has announced that there will be no further extensions granted for the construction of Kasama Airport, citing previous extensions due to heavy rainfall during the last rainy season. The decision was revealed by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Permanent Secretary, Eng. Fredrick Mwalusaka.
The contracts for the completion of works were initially scheduled for September 2022, with the Kasama Airport Runway expected to be finished by 31st December 2022. However, due to adverse weather conditions, the progress stands at 60 percent. The government had already granted two extensions to the contractors to account for the impact of heavy rainfall. A delegation of high-ranking government officials arrived in Kasama for an on-site inspection of the construction progress. The inspection visit aims to evaluate the works and assess the potential for completion ahead of the anticipated commissioning by President Hakainde Hichilema before the Ukusefya Pa Ng’wena traditional ceremony in August, celebrated by the Bemba-speaking people of the Northern Province.
The government acknowledged the transportation challenges faced by provincial administrations and assured that the Ministry of Transport and Logistics is working closely with the Cabinet Office to ensure the availability of government transportation resources.
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Once commissioned, the new Kasama Airport is expected to transform the face of the Northern Province. The completion of this critical infrastructure project will enhance transportation links and bolster economic development in the region.
