803 informal settlement homes to be linked to power grid
Residents of Windhoek's Okatunda and surrounding informal settlements in Tobias Hainyeko constituency showed up in numbers on Wednesday to witness the inauguration of an electrification project in their area.
Windhoek mayor Queen Kamati said the project highlights the City’s commitment to improving the quality of life for residents.
“Electricity is not just a commodity; it is a lifeline. It powers our homes, fuels our businesses, lights our streets and most importantly, it provides hope and opportunity,” she said.
The initiative by the City of Windhoek will provide individual electricity connections to 803 households across the Okuryangava, Havana and Otjomuise areas, specifically at erven 3222 in Babylon, Okatunda – B in Okuryangava, erven 1140 and 1141 in Havana, and erven 1355, 3374, 3376, and 3377 in Otjomuise.
Additionally, the municipality said that 15 high-mast lights will be installed in various informal settlements throughout Windhoek.
Big goals
The project forms part of the City’s five-year electrification plan, which aims to address a backlog of 4 000 un-electrified households. The plan is in its first year, with Okatunda being one of the key areas identified for immediate development.
The project is funded by the mines and energy and urban and rural development ministries, with an investment amounting to N$18 million.
Speaking at the same event, urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni reaffirmed government’s dedication to delivering essential services to residents.
He said the initiative exemplifies a collaborative approach with the central government through the urban and mines and energy ministries, working in partnership with local authorities, service providers and community leaders to deliver electricity where it is needed the most.
Windhoek mayor Queen Kamati said the project highlights the City’s commitment to improving the quality of life for residents.
“Electricity is not just a commodity; it is a lifeline. It powers our homes, fuels our businesses, lights our streets and most importantly, it provides hope and opportunity,” she said.
The initiative by the City of Windhoek will provide individual electricity connections to 803 households across the Okuryangava, Havana and Otjomuise areas, specifically at erven 3222 in Babylon, Okatunda – B in Okuryangava, erven 1140 and 1141 in Havana, and erven 1355, 3374, 3376, and 3377 in Otjomuise.
Additionally, the municipality said that 15 high-mast lights will be installed in various informal settlements throughout Windhoek.
Big goals
The project forms part of the City’s five-year electrification plan, which aims to address a backlog of 4 000 un-electrified households. The plan is in its first year, with Okatunda being one of the key areas identified for immediate development.
The project is funded by the mines and energy and urban and rural development ministries, with an investment amounting to N$18 million.
Speaking at the same event, urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni reaffirmed government’s dedication to delivering essential services to residents.
He said the initiative exemplifies a collaborative approach with the central government through the urban and mines and energy ministries, working in partnership with local authorities, service providers and community leaders to deliver electricity where it is needed the most.
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