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- Middlepits-Bokspits Road Project
Middlepits-Bokspits Road Project
Botswana
| Borrower | Botswana |
| Financing Type | Public Sector |
| Instrument | Project Loan |
| Focus Area | Transportation |
| Approved | 16.04.2003 |
| Signed | 04.02.2004 |
| Status | Completed |
| Loan Administrator | OPEC Fund |
| Executing Agency | Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications |
| Co-financiers | BADEA, Government |
| OPEC Fund Contribution (US$m) | 10.00 |
| Total Project Cost (US$m) | 35.00 |
The 153 km-long, earth-surfaced Middlepits–Bokspits Road is situated in the Kgalagadi province and passes through a number of small towns, cattle posts and farms. The area is so remote that roads represent the sole means of transport for surrounding villages, where poverty levels are high and livestock trade comprises the key income-generating activity.
Under the project, this route and approximately 4 km of village access roads will be upgraded to all-weather standard. Drainage works will also be installed. With the new road, villages in Kgalagadi will be able to enjoy improved access to the district capital Tsabong.