Katima settlement gets 180 houses

The Katima Mulilo Town Council has entered into a public-private partnership to build 187 houses in the new Cowboy Extension 21 settlement this financial year.

The site was handed over to the developer, Shiku Investment, in December last year, said town council spokesperson Pasval Elijah.

Elijah told Nampa that the land was semi-serviced, with roads and water already available.

“Currently, the council is busy with the electrification of the extension and sewer pipes were installed before the construction of the houses commences,” she said.

Elijah said the development is aimed at middle-income earners, and house prices will range from N$630 000 to N$790 000. The contractor will be responsible for selecting those who qualify.

She said the land was given to the contractor for free, with the condition that the council would receive 30% of whatever profit the company made.

At the moment the council is completing the tarring of the main road in the Cowboy Extension to the tune of N$5.4 million.

Elijah said the council had many plans for the year, such as building more malls to reduce congestion in some areas, and installing storm-water drainage systems for roads.

She added that it was difficult to implement all the planned projects because the council budget was cut by N$5 million this financial year.