The 15.6 million U.S. dollars infrastructure, inaugurated by Mozambican minister of Public Works and Housing Carlos Bonete on Monday, is part of the Maputo by-pass or a circular road project.
“We are aware that this infrastructure will contribute to local development, particularly in agriculture and livestock, thus contributing to people’s well being. Moreover, the bridge brings new business opportunities such as transforming Macaneta into an excellent tourist destination,” said the minister.
Chinese ambassador to Mozambique Su Jian attended the inauguration ceremony. He reiterated that this project is one of the results of the friendship and cooperation between China and Mozambique.
“This infrastructure demonstrates that the needs for economic cooperation between the two countries. It will benefit both of them and for China this is one of its dreams to transform this traditional friendship into a development engine,” said Su.
Bonete added that the 310-meters long bridge will contribute to make the crossing process from one point to the other much safer, decrease cost in the transport of people and goods.
“We also see this bridge as potential for housing expansion. That’s the reason why we will have to be proactive and step in with the territorial organization to avoid disorganized housing,” said Bonete.
For the bridge’s maintenance, a toll gate has been installed. Enditem
Source: Xinhua/NewsGhana.com.gh
