Oshakati Town Council has commissioned the construction of an underground sewer network and water reticulation for Oshakati North Extension 12 and a portion of Extension One.

Another upgrade is the Natis Extension 3 - NHE road to bitumen standard, phase 1, in Oshakati East.

The gravity sewer network and water reticulation, to be completed in eight months, is estimated to cost N$5.2 million.

The project at Extension 12 in Ehenye will service 255 plots, which, once completed, will be allocated to applicants on the council's waiting list pending approval from the land committee.

These include 221 residential plots, 10 general residential plots, 9 local business plots, 6 urban agricultural plots, 3 institutional plots, 2 public open spaces, and 1 plot designated for parking adjacent to the business plots.

The upgrading of the Natis-Police headquarters office, extending to Extension 3 near NHE houses, will be completed in June 2025.

That gravel road will be upgraded to bitumen standard, and phase 1 includes additional paved sidewalks and stormwater infrastructure.

Phase one of the upgraded road will extend from the tarred road near the Natis office at Oshakati East, with the overall upgrade costing N$5.3 million.

The upgrading of the Natis road to bitumen standard will enhance mobility and accessibility for the community and improve connectivity within our town. One of the most immediate and tangible benefits of these projects will be job creation and skills development. During the construction phases, these projects will generate employment opportunities for residents, including unskilled labor, skilled workers, and contractors.

Oshakati Mayor Leonard Hango says the projects are part of a broader strategic plan for the council to build a sustainable and prosperous Oshakati.

By investing in water, sanitation, and road infrastructure, the council aims to address key challenges as they lay the groundwork for long-term growth and resilience.

Hango states that infrastructure is the backbone of development and that the projects will empower communities to thrive.