Kalomo Town Council has commissioned seven projects amounting to over K10.3 million in Dundumwezi constituency using Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
Speaking at a handover ceremony in Chilala area yesterday, Council Secretary Lisa Mpasela said a Caterpillar Motor Grader was purchased at K6.5 million alongside a Steel Drum Compactor worth K2.2 million and earthmoving equipment to be used on feeder roads in the constituency.
Other projects include the electrification of Chilala Rural Zonal Clinic, the newly constructed three staff houses at Vumbe, Hambweka and Mabombo Schools and a new 1 x 2 classroom block at Mwebo Basic School amounting to K10, 031,511
“I wish to note that this is the 10th handover ceremony we have had as a district in Kalomo Central and Dundumwezi constituencies in the past 12 months. The true value of these handovers lies not in the physical structures themselves but in the positive impact they will have on the lives of the people they serve. The total aggregate value of these handovers amounts to an impressive K40 million while other procurements and constructions are already underway,” noted Ms Mpasela.
Meanwhile, Dundumwezi Member of Parliament Edgar Sing’ombe challenged local leaders to interpret the vision of President Hakainde Hichilema of sharing the national cake equitably to all the corners of the country.
“I urge you to interpret the vision of the President to develop all corners of this country across various sectors. I know there are places we have not touched but we are coming there, it is just a matter of time, nothing is done at once,” said the MP.
And Chief Chikanta has commended Ward Development Committees in the constituency for coming up with the initiative of purchasing earth moving equipment saying the area needs a good road -network owing to its agro productivity status.
Kalomo Central and Dundumwezi constituencies procures a Grader and Compactor acquired through CDF to work on feeder roads in their respective areas.
The handover ceremony was witnessed by Kalomo District Commissioner, Joshua Sikaduli and Council Chairperson, Coy Makaya.
