250715006118 - Proposed Construction of Access Road: Upgrading to Gravel Standards of Access Road to Oikokola Clinic and School in the Omusati Region (8km)

The Ministry of Works and Transport proposes to undertake the design, supervision, and administration of the construction of an access road to Oikokola Clinic. Oikokola village is situated in Namibia’s Omusati Region, approximately 90 kilometers northeast of the regional capital, Outapi and approximately 22 kilometers northeast of Okalongo settlement. The community primarily sustains itself through subsistence crop farming and livestock rearing. This road infrastructure project is designed to bolster the socio-economic development of both the local community and the nation at large. By expanding road capacity and upgrading of pavements, the project will facilitate improved access to markets, employment opportunities, educational institutions, and healthcare services. Additionally, it is expected to reduce transportation costs for both passengers and freight. The proposed intervention involves upgrading the existing earth road to a gravel standard. The design will incorporate minor drainage structures to mitigate runoff during periods of heavy rainfall, where necessary. Furthermore, sections of the current road with sharp curves will be realigned to optimize horizontal curve radii, enhancing safety and traffic flow. Environam Consultants Trading (ECT), acting as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) was appointed to undertake the EIA study, in order to obtain an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) for the proposed development.