The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has commenced civil works on the Kabwoya-Buhuka road, a critical oil road, in preparation for oil production in the Bunyoro sub-region.
The 43km asphalt surface road will connect the Kingfisher oil area at Kyangwali and is also expected to boost tourism and agriculture in the region.
The project, funded by the Government of Uganda under a pre-financing arrangement, is being implemented as a Design and Build project by China Railway Seventh Group Co. Ltd (CRSG). The scope of works includes upgrading the existing gravel road to bitumen standard, with a design life of 20 years.
UNRA’s Project Manager, Eng. Titus Aleper, on 29th July 2024 led a stakeholder engagement with the Kikuube district leadership, introducing the contractor and outlining the project’s objectives.
The Kikuube District Chairperson, Hon. Peter Banura, thanked UNRA for the project and promised support.
The leaders urged the contractor to prioritise local content and carry out forward maintenance works in the Bugoma forest area ahead of the major construction works.
Eng. Wang Qang, the CRSG Project Manager assured the leaders of quality work on the project. The contractor is currently on site establishing a camp.
The engagement involved an inspection of the project alignment, and a radio talk show to further engage with stakeholders on the planned construction works and compensation among others. The construction works are expected to be completed in 36 months at a contract sum of Ugx 263 bn.