DODOMA: CONSTRUCTION of 36 office buildings at Mtumba Government City in Dodoma has reached an impressive 89.4 per cent completion. This is part of a larger project aimed at creating a modern government hub in the capital.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports and Chief Government Spokesperson, Mr Gerson Msigwa, made the announcement after inspecting the 738bn/- project.
He said that the headquarters of the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports is now 95 per cent complete, underscoring the significant progress made thus far. The government has already invested 457bn/- into the project.
“Upon completion of the office buildings, the next phase will focus on building essential infrastructure, including a hospital, sports complexes, shopping malls, recreational areas, places of worship, residential housing, colleges, cultural centres and a 51.2 kilometre road network,” he said.
Mr Msigwa added that work is currently underway on underground utilities such as electricity, water, communication networks, ICT and security systems.
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Landscaping, establishing green spaces and the procurement of office furniture are also progressing. Beyond the new government buildings, efforts are being made to enhance urban development and housing in the city.
Dodoma’s strategic location at the centre of Tanzania positions it as an ideal hub for agricultural processing and industrial development.
With its status as the political and administrative capital, Dodoma is expected to experience rapid growth in the coming years, fuelling the city’s transformation.
Mr Msigwa also expressed gratitude to the government under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan for facilitating the construction, insisting that the new offices will provide a conducive and efficient working environment for public servants.
The project is expected to be completed by next month and three ministries the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, the President’s Office for Public Service Management and Good Governance and the Ministry of Water are already operating from their new offices.
