INTRODUCTION
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the world’s largest producers of copper and cobalt, making the efficient export of these resources vital for a sustainable, green future. Enhanced infrastructure along the Kasomeno-Mwenda Toll Road (KMTR) Project will improve access to key markets and support economic growth in south eastern Congo.
ABOUT GED CONGO
Groupe Européen de Développement Congo SARLU, is a subsidiary of GED Africa and the concessionaire of the DRC portion of the KMTR Project, in terms of the Concession Agreement concluded with the Ministère des Infrastructures et Travaux Publics de la RD Congo and Agence Congolaise des Grands Travaux (ACGT).
GED CONGO's scope
The project includes 93.2 km of road works, comprising of asphalt upgrades from Kasomeno to Kasenga and new construction from Kasenga to Chalwe
362 M cable-stayed bridge constructed over the Luapula River
A modern one-stop border post at Chalwe, DRC with parking facilities and tolling infrastructure
New road access for 59 previously disconnected villages
CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
