Demolition of the headquarters premises of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (Tanesco) to pave the way for the construction of the Ubungo Interchange project is expected to cost a whopping Sh700 million!
The amount is seems to be huge. But, this is largely because of the need to use modern tools and equipment during the demolition processes, which must be precise.
The premises to be demolished include the head office building reception office, a workshop hub and a fence.
According to the Tanesco executive director for investment, Mr Khalid James, "there has been delay in carrying out the demolition processes, as there is a real need to extra careful, because some parts of the headquarters building are not affected" by the demolition order, he said.
Speaking on the matter this Monday, Mr James said "we are destroying only some of the property, and are required to protect other properties which are not covered by the demolition order," he explained.
In any case, the permanent secretary at the ministry of works, transport and communications, Mr Joseph Nyamhanga, has directed that the demolition must be completed by February 1st this year!
"I want the demolition processes to be completed by 1st February, so that construction of the Ubungo Interchange project kicks off as soon as possible," he said – adding that construction of the Interchange is scheduled to start before the end of February.
"Constructors are now relocating some social facilities including water and gas pipelines, as well as electricity and communication cables," he said, noting that the relocation is slated to be completed this February.
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“In fact, all the leaders I met in the UAE praised us for maintaining peace, a prerequisite to achievement in development,” Dr Shein said at the press conference held at the airport in Zanzibar shortly after landing from the Arab countries. On January 21, this year the President and his delegation which included First Lady Mwanamwema Shein left the Islands for a week-long visit in countries forming UAE: Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras-al- Khaimah.
He said the reception he was accorded in each state was good, and that leaders in the Arab countries had promised to support Zanzibar move ahead in various sectors, including the search for alternative energy, oil and other natural resources, improvement of social services and infrastructure.
Dr Shein said, “… I personally learned a lot. The countries are economically well-off, but they have managed to advance because of determination and good planning, tools which we (Zanzibar) can copy from them.”
He said without good planning, even if you have money, one can fail to move forward as witnessed in some countries including in Africa where some nations have good economy, but have failed to achieve development goals.
Speaking with Journalists, the isles leader also answered questions which were not directly related to his trip. When asked to comment on ongoing views about changing presidential term limit from the current five to seven, he replied “It is not my agenda; I will respect my constitution term and leave the office to others.”
He was also asked about the temporary ban on registration of international ships after some foreign ship flying Tanzania flag were implicated in illegal business, he said “I know there are discussions going on.
It is the dishonest ships abroad are to blame for misusing our flag. I hope we will have the right to continue registering international ships.”
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