By Burnett Munthali

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has emphasized the need for quality standard roads in Blantyre City, complete with well-maintained drainage systems, to ensure the durability of the roads.

This call comes as the ministry officially handed over Kanjeza access roads to Blantyre City Council.

Minister responsible, Chimwemwe Chipungu, expressed his concerns when he made the handover, citing potholes in part of the roads and poor drainage caused by residents dumping waste in drains.

Chipungu stressed that the ministry is keen on seeing roads that can withstand the test of time.

Chipungu’s concerns were echoed by Mayor for Blantyre City Council, Jomo Osman, who commended the ministry for handing over the road to the council. Osman expressed the council’s desire to have all roads in the city under its jurisdiction, allowing for better maintenance and quality monitoring.

However, Engineer Harry Makina of Pamodzi Consulting Limited, the consulting engineers for the project, assured that the roads are of good standards.

Makina said the contractor would address the areas of concern, including the potholes and drainage issues, by the end of the month.

Makina also provided details of the project, stating that the roads in Kanjeza Forest stretch over 16.2 km and were constructed at a cost of K6.2 billion.

The handover marks a significant  milestone in the development of Blantyre City’s infrastructure.

The ministry’s call for quality roads is a timely reminder of the importance of proper infrastructure in supporting the city’s growth and development.

With the council now responsible for the roads, it is expected to ensure that the roads are well-maintained and serve the community effectively

By Burnett Munthali

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has emphasized the need for quality standard roads in Blantyre City, complete with well-maintained drainage systems, to ensure the durability of the roads.

This call comes as the ministry officially handed over Kanjeza access roads to Blantyre City Council.

Minister responsible, Chimwemwe Chipungu, expressed his concerns when he made the handover, citing potholes in part of the roads and poor drainage caused by residents dumping waste in drains.

Chipungu stressed that the ministry is keen on seeing roads that can withstand the test of time.

Chipungu’s concerns were echoed by Mayor for Blantyre City Council, Jomo Osman, who commended the ministry for handing over the road to the council. Osman expressed the council’s desire to have all roads in the city under its jurisdiction, allowing for better maintenance and quality monitoring.

However, Engineer Harry Makina of Pamodzi Consulting Limited, the consulting engineers for the project, assured that the roads are of good standards.

Makina said the contractor would address the areas of concern, including the potholes and drainage issues, by the end of the month.

Makina also provided details of the project, stating that the roads in Kanjeza Forest stretch over 16.2 km and were constructed at a cost of K6.2 billion.

The handover marks a significant  milestone in the development of Blantyre City’s infrastructure.

The ministry’s call for quality roads is a timely reminder of the importance of proper infrastructure in supporting the city’s growth and development.

With the council now responsible for the roads, it is expected to ensure that the roads are well-maintained and serve the community effectively