Windhoek launches N$300-million road rehab project

The City of Windhoek has launched an emergency pothole repair programme following extensive road damage caused by heavy rainfall earlier this year.

The programme costs a total N$324 million and started on 12 May.

Municipality spokesperson Lydia Amutenya last week said two contractors have been appointed for a period of three months, each deploying six repair teams in the western suburbs (including Katutura) and six in the eastern suburbs through an approved procurement process.

Amutenya said Namibia experienced significant rainfall this year, which led to widespread road damage within Windhoek.

“The repair work prioritised high-traffic routes, including distributor roads and key public transport corridors, before extending to residential and access roads. This approach is intended to maximise the impact on mobility and public transport efficiency,” she said.

She highlighted that preliminary cost estimates for the repairs include pothole repairs for N$15.2 million, gravel road restoration for N$38 million, and rehabilitation of severely damaged roads for N$226 million.

Amutenya noted that the municipality acknowledges the inconvenience and damage caused by potholes, however, direct compensation for damages is not currently provided.

“Our focus remains on urgent and sustained repair efforts to improve road conditions. Residents are urged to report damaged roads or drainage issues and to provide feedback that helps guide service delivery and prioritisation. The City of Windhoek’s focus remains on urgent and sustained repair efforts to improve road conditions,” Amutenya said.

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