DRC police station nears completion

The construction of a police station in Swakopmund’s DRC informal settlement is currently 46% complete, with January 2025 set as the deadline.The project, funded by mining giant Rössing Uranium to the tune of just over N$20 million, was launched in July. Community members are eagerly awaiting the day the police station opens its doors to service the area’s fast-growing population.The police station will consist of four holding cells, an exercise courtyard, an interrogation room, consultation room, visitors room, armoury room and offices, among other things.“The project has thus far employed just over 100 employees to deliver a state-of-the-art facility, with zero incidents relating to safety reported in the last three months,” Rossing Uranium’s corporate communications manager Daylight Ekandjo said in a statement.“The team on site have started with the construction of the reinforced concrete roof to allow the final work to commence and finally deliver the station to the community that has for long yearned for the services of the police in the area,” she added.Ready to goErongo police commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona applauded Rössing for the fast-paced project, saying this will be one of the national projects that can serve as an example to emulate in the future in terms of delivery.“I commend Rössing Uranium for the work on the ground. We are excited and the community members themselves cannot wait for the police station to open. From our management, we are ready to deploy competent men and women in uniform to take up responsibilities at the station and ensure safety of the community while providing much-needed services to our population.”Meanwhile, Swakopmund municipality CEO Archie Benjamin highlighted that with the expansion of the coastal town, the station would bolster the safety of the residents, particularly those in the informal area.“The council is very excited about this project as it complements the municipality’s capital projects, especially those aligned to providing affordable housing for the people in Swakopmund. We appreciate Rössing and the police for this project that will most certainly assist with safety in our town.”

DRC police station nears completion

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