Banks to drive P1.4 bn Morupule expansion
Friday, October 15, 2010
This comes amid reports that construction at the adjacent power station is moving ahead of schedule.
Morupule Colliery is expanding from one to three million tonnes of coal per year in order to meet increased demand from the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC)'s Morupule A and Morupule B power stations, which are presently under construction. When completed, Morupule A and B will pump out 820 megawatts, consuming 2.8 million tonnes of coal per annum. With development ongoing at the P11 billion Morupule B project, the commencement of the colliery's expansion has come under pressure.
For decades, the Francistown-Nata road has witnessed countless accidents, many of them fatal. Families have lost loved ones. Businesses have suffered delays while motorists have repeatedly complained about the poor condition of the road.The opening of the new section is therefore welcome news and a reminder that investing in quality infrastructure can save lives.However, while the smooth new surface brings relief, it also comes with greater...