Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Mhona has announced a new policy that will hold contractors accountable for their work on roads.
According to the minister, contractors who fail to deliver quality work on roads will not receive payment from the government until they reconstruct or rehabilitate the affected areas.
The new policy aims to address the issue of shoddy workmanship by contractors, which has been a persistent problem in the country’s road infrastructure.
He emphasised that the Government will no longer tolerate substandard work and will take stern action against contractors who fail to meet the required standards.
Under the new policy, contractors who are found to have carried out substandard work on roads will be required to rectify the issues and bring the road up to standard before they can receive payment.
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The minister explained that this approach will ensure that contractors are held responsible for their work and are incentivized to deliver quality results.
The minister also announced that the Government will establish a special unit to monitor and inspect road construction projects, with a focus on identifying and addressing any defects or substandard work.
The new policy is seen as a major step forward in improving the country’s road infrastructure, which has been plagued by poor maintenance and substandard construction.
SOURCE : NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
