Uganda PM commissions construction of 900 housing units in Bulambuli district

The construction of 900 two bed-roomed units has officially been commissioned by the Ugandan government. The aim of this project is to resettle Elgon landslide families in Bunambutye Sub-County, Bulambuli district.

The Prime Minister of Uganda, Ruhakana Rugunda revealed during the commissioning ceremony that the housing units, estimated to cost USD 8 million, will be constructed by Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF), Police, Prison engineering brigade with MLHUD performing the supervisory function as assigned by the government.

“We expect them to complete the construction phase 101 units by the end of March. We have trust in UPDF engineering department because they have the capacity to do good work and in the time frame given,” Ruhakana Rugunda.

According to Construction Review Online, the housing unit project will comprise of two bedroomed permanent houses, nursery and primary schools, one health centre three, a market, recreation centre, trading centre and religious institution. More than 1000 families are to be relocated from landslide-prone areas around Mt Elgon to Bunambutye land.

The construction of 900 housing units is to be done in three phases with each phase delivering 300 housing units. The total duration of construction is 20 months, which may end on July 30, 2020. The survey and mapping activities have already been accomplished and construction works are steadily progressing.