From NANCY MWAPE in Livingstone
DEPUTY Minister of Tourism and Arts Lawrence Evans has called on contractors working on public infrastructure projects in Livingstone to ensure that the work done benefits the taxpayer.
Mr Evans said Government is spending taxpayers’ money to develop the country.
Speaking at a briefing in Livingstone after concluding his tour of infrastructure projects in the province, Mr Evans emphasised Government’s commitment to developing the country.
The minister toured all the United Nations World Tourism Organisation projects. These included the construction of a new terminal at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport, Livingstone town centre market as well as works at the Victoria Falls and the Mwandi Cultural Village in Mwandi.
“During the tour of the projects, I found a few problems but they can be sorted out. If there are problems with the contractors, they should be ironed out,” he said.
Mr Evans said it is important that the job done is of high standards as Government is spending a lot of money to develop the nation.
He has instructed the Livingstone City Council to take legal action against contractors who have abandoned the street-lighting project.
Mr Evans said the contractor working on the Zambia Wildlife Authority main gate into the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park and several other tourism entities should be recalled to look at some linkages and some pillars that are cracking.
Commenting on works at Livingstone town centre market popularly known as Zimbabwe market, the minister said there is need to lobby for more funds to complete the project.
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