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Stakeholders and residents during the handover of the site to the contractor. By Martin Anguyo Arua City Arua City, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has officially launched the construction of the Woko Bridge in Nyio Ward. Th
Stakeholders and residents during the handover of the site to the contractor.
By Martin Anguyo
Arua City
Arua City, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has officially launched the construction of the Woko Bridge in Nyio Ward.
The project, worth 700 million Ugandan shillings, will connect the communities of Muni and Ocoko, an essential link that promises to improve mobility and access to services in the area.
The construction has been awarded to True States Investment Uganda Limited and is expected to be completed within three months.
According to David Kyasanku, the Town Clerk of Arua City, the project was delayed due to setbacks from the ministry’s side. “We had anticipated an earlier start, but the delay from the Ministry of Energy caused some setbacks,” he noted.
So far, the ministry has released UGX 99.8 million to kick start the project.
When asked about the release of the remaining funds, Engineer Emmanuel Sunday Nsubuga from the ministry revealed that, this will be taken care of in the next quarter. "We were a bit late in June, and we were not able to release all the funds but the balance left will be disbursed in this coming quarter, we have already done paper works and we are only waiting for 15th October period when the next release comes from the finance and it will be credited to the division’s account″ Nsubuga revealed.
Meanwhile, the Mayor of Ayivu Division, Marlon Avutia, urged the contractor to ensure quality work. “We caution the contractor against delivering substandard work. The people of this area deserve infrastructure that lasts,” he emphasized.
Local residents have expressed relief and optimism. Edema Winston, who lives near the bridge, said, “It’s been a real challenge accessing services on the other side. This bridge will be a major improvement in our lives.”
Gloria, another resident, added that, “We’re happy the government has finally remembered us. This bridge will bring so many opportunities.”
The bridge to be constructed (photo by Martin Anguyo)
In addition to the bridge, the project budget also includes the rehabilitation of a 2-kilometer road with first-class marram and the drilling of a borehole—ensuring comprehensive development for the community.