Government of Liberia to End the Nightmare of the Grand Bassa County Community College Bridge -Breaks Ground for New Bailey Bridge.
The Government of Liberia under the watchful eyes of President George Manneh Weah has broken ground for the construction of the Grand Bassa County Community College Bridge in the County's Capitol, Buchanan.
The construction of the bridge, according to the Acting Public Works Minister, Ruth Coker-Collins comes on the heels of the President's mandate during his recent Nationwide County Tour.
Minister Coker-Collins, who represented the Government of Liberia, put the cost of the Project at approximately 1.2M to be solely financed by the Government through the National Road Fund of Liberia.
" As we break ground today, it is our hope that the Project will hit the ground running so that we complete the construction of the bridge according to its stipulated time as contained in the Contractual Agreement", Minister Collins intoned.
She however recounted the difficulties students and other residents faced while commuting over the Benson River Bridge which had since lied in ruins.
For his part, Superintendent Janjay Baikpeh lauded the President for what he described as " keeping his promise to the people of Grand Bassa County".
The Grand Bassa County Official also thanked the Ministry of Public Works for the swift move as was mandated by the President.
Also speaking, Grand Bassa County District #3 Representative, Matthew Joe expressed satisfaction, and rallied the citizens' involvement in the implementation of the project.
The House's Committee Chairman on Public Works reaffirmed the Committee's commitment in the achievement of infrastructural development across the country including the full construction of the bridge.
The Bridge, when constructed, will ease the movement of students attending the Grand Bassa County Community College.
The design of the bridge shows that a pedestrian walk way will also be constructed to ensure the free movement of commuters.
Trunks of residents including eminent citizens Gehnzohngar Finley, Julia Duncan Cassell, Dr. Lawrence Bropleh, Senator Jonathan Kaipeh, Former Deupty Speaker Hans Barchue, amongst others graced the historic occasion.
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ASPHALT PAVEMENT HITS SANNIQUELLIE, AS GOVERNMENT RALLIES CONTRACTOR FOR ACCELERATION
The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Public Works has announced the commencement of pavement works in Sanniquellie, Nimba County as part of the ongoing Ganta - Yekepa Corridor Road Project.
Deputy Minister for Administration, Hon. Jospeh P. Todd leading the Public Works and IIU High- Level Delegation to Nimba County on Thursday, May 5, 2022 expressed satisfaction over the level of progress that is being made on the corridor.
According to the Public Works Official, the pavement of the entire Ganta - Sanniquellie Stretch will mark a major boost towards road development and transport facilitation in the region.
Minister Todd, who is currently the Acting Minister of Public Works, reaffirmed the Government of Liberia's pledge aimed at connecting county capitals.
Meanwhile, Deputy Minister Todd used the visit to rally the Contractor CSE to expedite the works in keeping with the stipulated duration of the Project ahead of the Official Dedication which is expected this June.
He intimated that modalities are being worked on to ensure the timely completion of the Road Project which seeks to enhance the socio-economic activities along the corridor, thereby improving roads connectivity.
Also speaking, the Project Manager of the World Bank funded Infrastructure Implementation Unit, Engineer Emmanuel Baker lauded the World Bank and the Government of Liberia for the strong partnership as the multilateral institution continues to fund major road corridors in the country.
Engineer Baker stressed that the timely completion of the Ganta - Yekepa Road Project will mark a monumental progress in the development of roads in Liberia.
The Ganta - Yekepa Road Project was initially a 67km Corridor Road Project, but was later reduced to 37km as contained in the addendum document which terminates the road project in the northeastern Nimbaian Town of Sehkimpa as the second phase to kick up towards the Lougatuo border area.
The Current Contract Value is put at USD 45.085M with an average progress rating which stands at 69.1%.
THE GOVERNMENT OF LIBERIA, THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS WITH FUNDING FROM THE SWEDISH GOVERNMENT, LAUNCHES MOTORCYCLE TRACK ROAD PROJECT IN TOTOTA, BONG COUNTY
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Public Works, with funding from the Swedish Government, and technical support from the German Cooperation for International Development ( GIZ) through the GIZ Capacity Development in the Road Sector, has announced the Village Track Access Road Project targeting three Counties Bong, Lofa, and Nimba counties giving way for the construction of 240kilometers. Bong 60km, Lofa 80km, and Nimba 100km of track roads. The Project outcome or purpose involves the improvement of access roads which has brought about the maintenance of Feeder Roads.
Speaking at the occasion, the minister of Public Works, Hon. Ruth Coker- Collins, thanked donor partners and LIDA for the project and promised that the government will do everything possible to collaborate with them aimed at decentralizing the project in other counties. She also announced that the ministry has projected funds in the 2022 budget for the said initiative.
Meanwhile, the German and Swedish Ambassadors speaking separately committed their government's willingness to work collaboratively with the government of Liberia to help foster the developmental drive of the country. They both thanked the CBOs and LIDA the organization which is responsible for the training, supervision, and management of CBOs on the project for the great work being done.
For his part, Mr. Ted Johnson, who is the head of LIDA, appreciated the Government and donor partners for the support and opportunity given him and his organization to form part of the project and promised to work assiduously to achieve the objectives of the project.
In furtherance, the Superintendent of bong county Hon. Esther Walker appreciated the donor partners and CEOs for their commitment and cautioned motor- vehicle drivers to avoid using the track road because it was not meant for moto vehicles. She also threatened to prosecute would-be violators.
The Project serves as a larger collaboration between MPW, SIDA, GIZ, WHH, and Swansea University to further establish evidence of impact and the development of a track construction manual for local and middle-level technicians' reference documents. This endeavor follows documentation of evidence of increased impact from an initial pilot project undertaken by GIZ, Global Communities, Swansea University, and LIDA in 2016, in Nimba County.
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