03/09/2026
SINDA TOWN COUNCIL AWARDS 11 CONTRACTS WORTH K5.59 MILLION UNDER 2026 CDF
Sinda Town Council has awarded 11 contracts under the 2026 Constituency Development Fund (CDF), valued at a combined K5,590,174.70, for the implementation of various development projects across the district.
The contracts cover infrastructure and service delivery interventions in the education, water and sanitation, and transport sectors, as well as the supply of furniture and equipment.
Speaking during the contract signing ceremony held at the New Civic Centre, Director of Human Resource and Administration Enest Kalimbanya, who spoke on behalf of Council Secretary Mary Chongo, urged contractors to employ local people wherever possible to enable communities to directly benefit from projects being implemented in their areas.
Mr Kalimbanya further urged contractors to ensure that local workers engaged on the projects are fairly and promptly paid for the services they provide.
He also stressed the need for contractors to deliver quality works within the agreed project timeframes and ensure that all works conform to the required specifications and standards.
Meanwhile, Director of Planning Anthony G. Phiri urged contractors to take environmental protection seriously during project implementation. He advised contractors to avoid unnecessary cutting down of trees and ensure that only vegetation directly affected by construction works is removed.
Mr Phiri further emphasised the need for contractors to rehabilitate disturbed areas upon completion of works and ensure that ditches, pits, trenches and other excavated areas are properly filled or secured to prevent accidents and environmental degradation.
He also called for the incorporation of HIV and AIDS awareness and prevention activities during project implementation, particularly among construction workers and surrounding communities.
PROJECTS AWARDED
1. Drilling and installation of Mark II hand pumps in Kapoche Constituency.
2. Completion of a 1x3 classroom block at Tikondane Primary School in Sinda Constituency.
3. Drilling and equipping of one borehole at Nkwechi in Kapoche Constituency.
4. Construction of Mwembezi Bridge in Sinda Constituency.
5. Construction of a water scheme at Sinda Local Court in Sinda Constituency.
6. Construction of a staff house at Tikondane Primary School in Sinda Constituency.
7. Supply, delivery and installation of bunk beds and mattresses at Mng’omba Day School.
8. Supply and delivery of equipment to Tilewe Health Post in Sinda Constituency.
9. Supply and delivery of equipment and furniture to Sinda Town Council.
10. Construction of a fence at the Civic Centre.
11. Construction of Chimusi Bridge in Sinda Constituency.
Also present during the contract signing ceremony were Director of Engineering Services Eng. John Banda, Chief Accountant Angela Chansa, Senior Legal Assistant Lufwendo Munyinda, and Assistant Procurement Officer Masautso Andrew Chiwala, among other Council officials.
Sinda Town Council remains committed to ensuring that CDF-funded projects are implemented to the required standards and contribute to improved service delivery and the socio-economic development of communities across the district.