UPGRADING OF A 10 KM SECTION ON MONKEY BAY – CAPE MACLEAR (T378) ROAD
The Monkey Bay Cape Maclear (T378) road starts at Cape Maclear junction on the Monkey Bay road and continues west-northward passing through mountainous areas to Cape Maclear Tourist area and Lake Malawi National park in Mangochi district.
Vehicle operating costs savings constitute the most important benefit attributable to the project. This will have direct reduction on maintenance cost of the vehicles, reduced fuel consumption and travel time.
Absence of a clear feasibility study
Limited assessment of environmental impacts
Limited assessment of social impacts
Limited assessment of economic impacts
Weak stakeholder engagement
Limited competition
Frequent project delays (time overruns)
Lack of maintenance plans