New Parliament Building ready for occupation
Yvonne Mutambwa
Construction of the New Parliament Building which is located 20km northwest of Harare City in Mt Hampden, Harare commenced on 30th November, 2018, is at an advanced stage.
Speaking to the media at a post cabinet briefing yesterday, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Monica Mutsvangwa noted that it followed the receipt of RMBY 675 860 000 from the Peoples Republic of China for the purpose.
” The building was designed by a Chinese company named SIPPR working together with the Zimbabwe Design Team. The construction contract was awarded to Shanghai Construction Group Company Limited, with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works as the coordinator and supervisor for the project.”
“The project was supposed to be completed by the end of July 2021, but was delayed by eight months following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The nation is being informed that the New Parliament Building structure is now 100 percent complete, “said Minister Monica Mutsvangwa
Minister Mutsvangwa revealed that the project employed more than 500 Chinese and 1 200 locals. However, there are still outstanding works including car parks, retaining walls and landscaping which Government is undertaking.
Cabinet has however informed treasury to urgently release the funds required to complete the outstanding works.
“Government is grateful for the all weather support rendered by the People’s Republic of China.”
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