10/12/2025
GMD1.3billion GIRAV feeder roads, Bansang Water project contracts signed
The Gambian Government on Tuesday 9th December 2025 through the GIRAV project signed four contractual Agreements worth GMD1,358,863,600.05 equivalent to USD18,750,705.12 with four contractors for the construction of feeder roads and the Bansang Water Project.
These include three contracts worth USD16,502,061.30 (equivalent to GMD1,195,904,382.41) for the construction of 155.9km of feeder roads across the country and, a USD 2,248,643.82 million dollars (GMD162,959,217.64) contract to conduct detailed design, supply and construction of Bansang Water Treatment Plant and Storage Tanks in Bansang, Central River Region South.
The road contracts divided into three lots are financed by the Gambia Government-World Bank funded GIRAV project under the Central Projects Coordinating Unit (CPCU) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by the Gambia Government and the World Bank aimed at improving rural connectivity and market access across the country.
Hon. Dr. Demba Sabally, Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security presided over the groundbreaking event held in Kotu. The ceremony was graced by Hon. Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure and, Hon. Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines, the Managing Director of the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the Deputy Managing Director of the NAWEC. Chaired by Ambassador Alhagie Nyangado, Permanent Sectary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, the event was also attended by implementing partners and staff of the GIRAV project and other projects under the CPCU.
