By Jones Gadama
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Deus Gumba, has announced that construction of high-rise buildings is set to commence soon at the new city centre site in Lilongwe.
Following the completion of 3.3 kilometers of access roads, the ministry is now poised to issue offer letters to developers, paving the way for the construction of modern structures.
During an inspection of the site in Area 32 along the Saulos Klaus Chilima Highway, Minister Gumba expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “I have already instructed the Principal Secretary and Commissioner for Lands to start issuing the letters because applications were already done and we were just waiting for the roads to be completed.”
He emphasized that developments would commence within a month or so, as the law requires construction to begin within two years of issuing an offer letter.
The new city centre is expected to feature a range of developments, including a park and other recreational facilities.
Minister Gumba described the project as “something you have never seen in this country,” highlighting the government’s commitment to creating modern and vibrant urban spaces.
In addition to the Lilongwe project, Minister Gumba also highlighted the completion of access roads for a city centre site in Mzuzu, covering a distance of 2.9 kilometers.
The government has also undertaken road projects in other areas, including Kanjedza Township in Blantyre, where 16 kilometers of roads have been constructed, and Area 43 Sector 4 in Lilongwe, where 9.4 kilometers of roads have been built.
The minister emphasized that these projects are part of the government’s efforts to ensure that cities have good roads and modern infrastructure.
“We have done all these projects to ensure that our cities have good roads,” he said.
The development of the new city centre sites in Lilongwe and Mzuzu is expected to boost economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance the quality of life for residents.
With the government’s commitment to issuing offer letters and commencing construction, it is clear that these projects are set to become a reality.
As the construction of high-rise buildings and other developments gets underway, residents of Lilongwe and Mzuzu can look forward to a new era of urban development and growth.
The government’s efforts to create modern and vibrant cities are set to transform the urban landscape, providing new opportunities for businesses, residents, and visitors alike.
With the completion of the access roads and the impending construction of high-rise buildings, the new city centre sites are poised to become hubs of economic activity, innovation, and progress.
As the projects take shape, it will be exciting to see the impact they have on the local communities and the country as a whole.
