Hombolo project set to be investment hub
DODOMA: THE government plans to transform Dodoma into a modern, internationally competitive city and a major hub for economic activities, tourism and investment through the proposed Hombolo Smart City Project.
The project is expected to unlock new economic opportunities by transforming Hombolo, on the outskirts of the capital, into a modern urban destination featuring state-of-the-art buildings, recreational facilities, tourism attractions and supporting infrastructure.
The planned facilities are expected to accommodate major conferences, attract visitors and draw investors from within and outside Tanzania.
Speaking during the signing ceremony of a contract for a feasibility study and preparation of the Hombolo Smart City Master Plan, Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule said the initiative was part of the government’s broader vision to elevate the capital’s status as a modern city with international appeal.
She emphasised that the feasibility study and master planning process should meet the highest standards of professionalism, quality and technical competence to ensure the proposed development reflects the project’s vision and objectives.
“Completing this critical planning phase will provide a clear roadmap for Hombolo’s transformation into a modern city while stimulating growth in tourism, trade and investment and expanding economic opportunities for residents of Dodoma,” she said.
Ms Senyamule said the development would strengthen Dodoma’s capacity to host major national and international events, attract visitors and investors, and reinforce its position as an emerging centre of economic activity.
Meanwhile, the Chairperson of South Korean architecture firm Heerim Architects and Planners, Mr Jeong Young Kyoon, said the company valued the trust placed in it by the government and Dodoma City Council to undertake the feasibility study and prepare the master plan.
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He pledged that the firm would execute the assignment professionally and diligently, observing the required technical standards to ensure the resulting plan aligned with the vision of establishing a modern and competitive city capable of attracting investment.
Dodoma City Director Dr Frederick Sagamiko said the city had considerable economic and investment potential which, if properly harnessed, could increase household incomes and accelerate urban development.
He described the Hombolo Smart City Project as an important milestone in efforts to position Dodoma as a leading destination for tourism and diverse economic activities through the development of a modern urban centre supported by appropriate infrastructure and attractive facilities.
“The project is expected to create new opportunities in business, tourism and investment, diversify incomegenerating activities for local communities and contribute to the overall growth of Dodoma’s economy,” Dr Sagamiko said.
He added that the initiative would help shape Dodoma’s long-term urban development ambitions by creating an attractive investment environment while opening up opportunities for employment, business expansion and improved livelihoods.
