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Audit looms as Sepopa-Gumare contractors ask for extension

With the government set to conduct an internal audit on the controversial Sepopa–Gumare road projects, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salakae, has revealed that contractors have asked for more time as costs for the project continue to increase.

While the commencement dates for the projects were set for November 2022 for durations of 15 months, but the projects are yet to reach completion.

Responding to a question in Parliament recently, Salakae said that because of the lapsed time for completion, the ministry has received claims for extension of time with related costs for both Gumare-Sepopa (73.9 km) and Sepopa-Mohembo (74 km).

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