CONSTRUCTION OF MHARAUNDA BRIDGE TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO PROFITABLE MARKETS
Project Launch: 9-14-23
In Mbomba village T/A Inkosi ya Makosi Mbelwa 5th in Mzimba district in North Malawi, Titukile Soya Bean Producers Cooperative will work with the community to construct Mharaunda bridge timber deck bridge that has been in abandoned state for a long time. Construction of Mharaunda bridge will contribute to reducing transportation costs being incurred by the farmers apart from helping the community access other services such as school and health. Approximately, approximately 5400 people people are expected to benefit from using this bridge
Project Update: 10-12-23
Fourty (40) out of the planned Forty-five (45) beams were purchased from Luwawa Forest and laid at the bridge after demolition of the damaged logs was completed. This represents 55% of the entire work planned to complete the bridge rehabilitation within three weeks of funding. To complete the bridge, 90 timber will be purchased from the remaining funds and laid and culvert boxes will be constructed. Communities including school children are excited about the bridge that will shorten distance traveled to nearest hospital to 15 kilometers from 38 kilometers currently. The bridge has stayed 10 years without rehabilitation and this project is touted as a life saver.
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