Swakop police station reopens after N$18m facelift
Improved working conditions for officers
Namibian police chief Inspector General Joseph Shikongo officially reopened the newly renovated Swakopmund Police Station this week, marking a milestone in the town’s efforts to enhance public safety and improve policing services.
Originally built in 1964, the station underwent major renovations valued at more than N$18 million, transforming the old structure into a modern and fully functional police facility.
The upgraded station now features a new charge office, administration block, six holding cells and kitchen facilities, providing a more efficient and comfortable working environment for officers.
The project was handed over to the contractors on 7 June 2024 and completed on 23 October.
Shikongo said the renovation addresses one of the police's most persistent challenges: a lack of adequate office space.
“The Namibian Police Force continues to face a shortage of sufficient offices, which are crucial for effective service delivery,” he said. “This project is therefore a welcome development that will allow us to make proper and suitable deployments of our men and women in uniform.”
He added that the reopening was more than a symbolic ceremony.
Law & order
He said the new police station "represents our collective commitment to strengthening policing infrastructure, improving service delivery and enhancing public safety for all citizens."
Swakopmund deputy mayor Suama Kautondokwa praised the collaborative effort between the police, contractors and local stakeholders that made the renovation possible.
“The police station stands as a symbol of law, order and security values that are fundamental to the growth and stability of our town,” she said.
Kautondokwa noted that the new facilities will not only improve working conditions for officers but also strengthen the relationship between the police and the community.
“We have ensured that our men and women in uniform are provided with a conducive, efficient and modern working environment, one that empowers them to serve and protect with pride and professionalism,” she said.
She emphasised that sustainable development and security go hand in hand.
“Peace and safety allow businesses to grow, families to flourish, and communities to live without fear. This renovation is an investment in the continued progress and prosperity of Swakopmund,” she added.
Originally built in 1964, the station underwent major renovations valued at more than N$18 million, transforming the old structure into a modern and fully functional police facility.
The upgraded station now features a new charge office, administration block, six holding cells and kitchen facilities, providing a more efficient and comfortable working environment for officers.
The project was handed over to the contractors on 7 June 2024 and completed on 23 October.
Shikongo said the renovation addresses one of the police's most persistent challenges: a lack of adequate office space.
“The Namibian Police Force continues to face a shortage of sufficient offices, which are crucial for effective service delivery,” he said. “This project is therefore a welcome development that will allow us to make proper and suitable deployments of our men and women in uniform.”
He added that the reopening was more than a symbolic ceremony.
Law & order
He said the new police station "represents our collective commitment to strengthening policing infrastructure, improving service delivery and enhancing public safety for all citizens."
Swakopmund deputy mayor Suama Kautondokwa praised the collaborative effort between the police, contractors and local stakeholders that made the renovation possible.
“The police station stands as a symbol of law, order and security values that are fundamental to the growth and stability of our town,” she said.
Kautondokwa noted that the new facilities will not only improve working conditions for officers but also strengthen the relationship between the police and the community.
“We have ensured that our men and women in uniform are provided with a conducive, efficient and modern working environment, one that empowers them to serve and protect with pride and professionalism,” she said.
She emphasised that sustainable development and security go hand in hand.
“Peace and safety allow businesses to grow, families to flourish, and communities to live without fear. This renovation is an investment in the continued progress and prosperity of Swakopmund,” she added.
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