Upgrading of Kigoma Lake Port, including modernization, navigation aid, dredging and sedimentation protection (Tanzania)
<p>The project comprise of the following: (1) complete or initiate dredging of port of Kigoma to restore design depths of generally around 6 m on approach to, in anchorage and along Berths; (2) establish a watercourse management system to minimize soil erosion and sedimentation at ports; and (3) rehabilitating or establishing of areas and ramps to accommodate vehicles (in particular MAFI trailers and forklifts) involved with RoRo operations at ports.</p>
<p>1) Providing opportunity to reduce transport/trade cost with the use of least cost links for especially for Burundi, part of Eastern DRC and Uganda; (2) Providing viable alternative trade routes for countries using the Lake services to avoid propensity to exploit monopoly situations.</p>