Asserting that value for money must be reflected, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa is satisfied with the construction of the government city, in Dodoma’s second phase.
However, he issued orders to those in charge of managing as well as supervising the project to uphold integrity so that it could be completed on schedule and to the required standards.
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In addition, the Prime Minister encouraged the contractors on the “Magufuli City” project at Mtumba Government Town to speed up their work and complete the project by the set deadline as per the construction agreement.
Additionally, Premier Majaliwa directed all permanent secretaries in ministries and staff still based in Dar es Salaam to move to Dodoma immediately in accordance with government orders.
He encouraged the contractors to speed up the pace. Majaliwa also said that the construction was progressing quite well.
He added that the government city will be unique in its kind and that it will be a smart city outfitted with digital technology.
Premier Majaliwa addressed the workers and temporary laborers recruited to undertake the project, requesting that they work diligently while sticking to the professional standards and ethics set by their supervisors.
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In addition, Mr. Majaliwa cautioned them against theft and vandalism and encouraged them to be watchful and protect the equipment needed to complete the project.
The project is in line with the CCM Election Manifesto for 2020 to 2025 as well as changing the landscape of Dodoma City and becoming one of the city’s landmarks.
Furthermore, it is aligned with the Third Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP III). It gave the development of the new capital major priority.
The need to reposition public services close to the people, according to the document, was a major factor in the decision to move the hub of government activities to Dodoma.
In order to meet the increased demand brought on by the population increase, FYDP III for developing the new capital included the construction as well as strengthening of infrastructure for transportation and travel, education, health, water, and state offices.
The construction of government town buildings and offices; the improvement of infrastructure for sports, entertainment, and the arts; the building and strengthening of travel and transportation infrastructure; and the maintenance of initiatives for the conservation of the environment and green urban development of Dodoma City are identified as key interventions in the document.
