AFCONS infrastructure Ltd has disclosed that works at the US$11 million new Local Government Head office building are over 80% done and set to be fully completed in December this year.
Ministry of Local government building at 80% completion
The Indian company was last year awarded a contract by the Zambian government to construct a new local government building whose works began in June 2019.
Local government minister Charles Banda who inspected the works at the site on March 20th 2020, was pleased at how fast Afcons had demonstrated its works on the site saying it is encouraging to know how helpful the company wants to be to the Zambian people.
The six story building was initially set for completion in September 2021 but due to Afcons commitment towards the project, the completion date has moved to December 2020 meaning the company is 9 months ahead of schedule.
“The last time I visited this place, the building was on the second floor but today it stands tall because of Afcons amazing works, I however commend the company for speeding up its works as seen that only wiring and a few things are remaining,” He said.
And in a separate exclusive interview with the Zambian Business Times – ZBT, Afcons project manager Subrata Brandyopahyay expressed optimism with how works are being done stating that despite facing a few challenges, the company has still managed to pull through and deliver to the Zambian people.
He disclosed that most materials being used are manufactured within Zambia with only a few that are being imported from India such as big machinery.
“We are very happy to take up this kind of project, and it’s a very good opportunity for us because our exposure on the Zambia market is important to the market worldwide and we are getting full corporation from both government and other stakeholders,” He added.
Subrata further disclosed that about one hundred and ten (110) local people are currently employed on the site with only 5 Indians managing the engineering department.
