Wednesday, November 12, 2014 The Gambia government yesterday convened a signing ceremony for construction of the $65 million Trans-Gambia bridge, between the Gambia government and two companies, JV Corsan Corvian of Spain and Arezki S. A. of Senegal. Construction of the 942-meter long bridge will be completed within 36 months or three years, and the project which was funded by the African Development Bank (ADB) is set to promote and enhance the movement of people, goods and services between The Gambia and Senegal, and within ECOWAS. The construction of the bridge is also set to open up trade between the Gambia, Senegal and the rest of the world, as well as improve the current account of the financial economy and the balance of payments. Held at the Ministry of Works and Construction in Kanifing, the signing ceremony was attended by government officials of both countries, project contractors and other representatives. The contract was awarded to two companies, JV Corsan Corvian of Spain and Arezki S. A. of Senegal, which have promised to complete and deliver a qualitative work within the agreed timeframe. Speaking on behalf President Yahya Jammeh, Minister of Works, Transport, Construction and Infrastructure, Ousman Badjie, thanked the President and his office for the sustained guidance and advice, while wishing the contractors all the best in the implementation and accomplishment of the project. The construction of the trans-Gambia bridge, Minister Badjie said, has served as a significant event in the history of the two countries, while thanking AFDB and others for the partnership.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:34:58 +0000
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