Construction company Basanidah is close to finishing its internal road project in Shawk city, located in the Gedaref state of Sudan. The project, funded by the state government, aims to improve the city's infrastructure. According to Basanidah's General Manager, Engineer Ahmed Abdel Latif Al-Badawi, the project is progressing well, with the second phase of the circular road nearly complete. The second phase involves the construction of 2 kilometers of asphalt road.

The project was initially started in 2013, when Basanidah completed 2 kilometers of internal roads in Shawk city. However, work stalled for about 13 years before the project was revived under the current Gedaref state government. Al-Badawi expressed his gratitude to the state government, led by Governor Mohamed Ahmed Hassan, for their support and commitment to completing the project. The project includes the construction of several bridges, drains, and culverts, as well as protection works for old bridges.

The second phase of the project involves the construction of 2 kilometers of asphalt road, of which 1.8 kilometers have been completed. The project also includes 150 meters of embankment works. Al-Badawi expects the project to be completed within the current month. The project is part of a larger effort to improve the infrastructure in Gedaref state and provide better services to its citizens.

Al-Badawi praised the commitment of the state Ministry of Finance, led by Minister Najat Ahmed Mohamed, to pay the companies implementing the project. He noted that this commitment has had a positive impact on the performance of the project and the implementation of development projects in the state. The project is seen as a significant achievement for the current state government, which has prioritized infrastructure development.

The project is one of several initiatives aimed at improving the infrastructure in Gedaref state. The state government has been working to provide better services to its citizens, including healthcare, education, and transportation. The completion of the Shawk city road project is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and improve the quality of life for residents.

The Gedaref state government has been praised for its commitment to development projects, including infrastructure development. The government has been working to provide better services to its citizens and improve the economy. The completion of the Shawk city road project is a significant achievement for the government and is expected to have a positive impact on the local community.

The project demonstrates the government's commitment to improving the infrastructure in Gedaref state. The government has been working to provide better services to its citizens and improve the economy. The completion of the project is expected to have a positive impact on the local community and contribute to the state's development goals.

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  • The project was initially started in 2013 but stalled for 13 years before being revived under the current state government.

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