Kabale District Local Government on Tuesday launched maintenance works on six district roads covering 56.2 kilometres at a cost of Shs 403.4 million, in a move aimed at improving road motorability and easing farmers’ access to markets.
The road rehabilitation programme will involve site preparation, setting out and clearing works, earthworks including rehabilitation and reconstruction of road formations, provision of fill materials, drainage improvement, gravelling, and final completion works.
The 9-kilometre Kyobugombe–Kitohwa–Katenga road in Kaharo Sub- County will be maintained at a cost of Shs 76.5 million, with the launch held at Kyobugombe Village.
Maintenance works were also launched on the 10-kilometre Bunagana Bugira–Lake Bunyonyi–Rubaya Kitooma road in Kamuganguzi and Rubaya sub-counties, valued at Shs 85 million, with the launch conducted at Bunagana Village.
In Kahungye Sub-county, the district has allocated Shs 129.2 million for the maintenance of the 15.2-kilometre Mukabaya–Rwemihanga–Biringo road.
Other roads scheduled for maintenance include the 5-kilometre Kekubo–Kakomo road in Kitumba Sub-county, valued at Shs 34 million, and the 8-kilometre Nyinabirere–Katojo–Kagogo–Rubumba road, which will cost Shs 69.7 million.
Meanwhile, routine mechanized maintenance will be carried out on the 9-kilometre Kachwekano–Rubaya road in Kitumba and Rubaya sub-counties at a cost of Shs 9 million.
The Kabale District Engineer, Januario Turinawe Bagamuhunda, said the works will focus on general road rehabilitation, including drainage improvement and gravelling, to ensure durability and improved accessibility.
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The Kabale Chief Administrative Officer, Robert Mugabe, emphasized the importance of launching government projects before implementation and commissioning them upon completion to promote accountability and proper utilization of public funds.
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The District Vice Chairperson, Miria Akankwasa Tugume, and the District Speaker, Flavia Nyinakiiza Kanagizi, called on contractors to deliver quality work and prioritize proper drainage systems to extend the lifespan of the roads. They also commended the district council for effectively playing its oversight role to ensure projects are properly launched and monitored.
The Kabale Resident District Commissioner, Godfrey Katamba, said the projects are part of the National Resistance Movement manifesto commitment to improve infrastructure and strengthen road connectivity.
Katamba noted that the government has continued to increase funding for road infrastructure, including an additional Shs 1 billion on top of the normal road fund, with plans to add another Shs 1 billion to further improve District, Urban and Community Access Roads (DUCAR) across districts and municipalities.
He added that improved road networks will enhance the transportation of agricultural produce and boost economic activities in rural communities.
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