Gambian government and Zoomlion seal integrated waste management agreement

Government of the Republic of The Gambia and Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies, have officially signed a landmark concession agreement and cut the sod for the construction of The Gambia Integrated Waste Treatment Facilities. The historic dual event, held on Wednesday, October 28, began at State House in Banjul, The Gambia, with the signing of the Integrated Waste Management Project (IWMP) Concession Agreement and culminated at Tambana, Brikama, in the West Coast Region, with the Grand Launching and Sod-Cutting Ceremony. Both events were held under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, who served as Special Guest of Honour.

Contract and Scope of Work The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs signed the agreement on behalf of the Gambian Government, and the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, whose company, Zoomlion, operates in the country. The Gambian Integrated Waste Management facilities will benefit local entities by improving local sanitation, offering employment opportunities for local youth and women, and converting community waste into useful agricultural and industrial resources. Phase 1 of the project will see the Concessionaire finance, design, and construct a Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Plant and transfer stations, as well as provide municipal solid waste collection and transportation services. Crucially, it includes the decommissioning of the Bakoteh and Mile 2 dumpsites and the recovery of raw recoverables such as plastics and metals. Phase 2, which will be activated after the second anniversary, will include liquid waste management and expansion…