MATIVILA URGES CONTRACTOR TO DELIVER MOHORO BRIDGE ON SCHEDULE

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The Deputy Secretary General at the President’s Office — Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI), in charge of infrastructure, Engineer Rogatus Mativila, has urged MAC Contractors Company Ltd, the contractor responsible for building the 100-metre-long Mohoro Bridge in Rufiji District, Pwani Region, to complete the project, within the stipulated time frame.

Speaking during an inspection visit to review progress, Engineer Mativila said that project funding is already in place. He emphasized to the consulting engineer supervising the project that they must ensure the contractor finishes the work on time to resolve the transport and traffic challenges faced by the residents of the Mohoro ward.

​"You requested additional funding due to an increase in the scope of work. The government has added 50% more funds to enable the completion of the project. Some secondary tasks can continue, but I want to stress that this project must be finished on time," he asserted.


Engineer Mativila also encouraged local contractors to complete projects within set timelines so that the government can continue working more with Tanzanian companies rather than relying on foreign contractors.

Meanwhile, the Pwani Regional Manager of TARURA, Engineer Ibrahim Kibasa, said the construction of the Mohoro Bridge, valued at TZS 17 billion, is expected to be completed by March 24, 2026. He urged the contractor to speed up work so that residents can quickly benefit from improved services in their area

​“This project, once completed, will benefit the people of Rufiji. The main economic activities in the area include mixed farming and industry, and completing this bridge will boost production,” he said.


For his part, the resident engineer of the project, Emmanuel Mahimbo, said construction of the bridge is currently 50% complete. He noted that two culverts, four pillars, and part of the approach road have been finished. He explained that delays were caused by last year’s floods and the need to revise the bridge’s design plans.

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