The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Council members, led by Council Vice Chairperson and Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Eng. Charles Lubasi Milupi, inspected the Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway Project. The project involves upgrading 327 kilometers of the road to a dual carriageway from Lusaka to Ndola, rehabilitating 45 kilometers of the Masangano-Fisenge-Luanshya Road, and constructing approximately 30 kilometers of bypasses in Kabwe and Kapiri-Mposhi towns.
Project Details:
– Cost : $649 million
– Concession Period : 25 years, including 3 years for construction and 22 years for operations and maintenance
– Progress : 45.61% complete, with works on the Masangano-Fisenge-Luanshya Road completed and opened to traffic
– Contractor : Macro Ocean Investment Consortium, comprising AVIC International Project Engineering, Zhenjiang Communications Construction Group, and China Railway Seventh Group
– Local Subcontracting : 20% of the project is reserved for local subcontracting, aiming to accelerate skills transfer to local companies and promote job creation.Over 139 contractors and suppliers have been engaged for the project .
– Subcontracting Amount :: $47,929,262.68, representing 8.30% of the construction costs.
“ The Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway project is a game-changer for our country, and we expect nothing but the highest standards of quality in its execution,” said the Hon. Minister.
He further said “We will not compromise on quality, especially when it comes to critical infrastructure projects like this dual carriageway. We also expect timely completion, ensuring the project is finished within the scheduled timeframe”.
Project Benefits:
– Economic Growth : The project is expected to drive economic growth by enhancing market access and facilitating trade
Improved Connectivity: The dual carriageway will significantly improve connectivity between Zambia’s capital and the Copperbelt region, unlocking new economic potential for trade, agriculture, and industry.
Ministry of Infrastructure,Housing and Urban Development-Public Relations Unit
