THE AFED COMMERCIAL PROJECT – UPDATE
Dear Members,
Salaamun Alaikum!
Alhamdulillah, with the grace of Allah (SWT) we have almost come to the completion of the first phase of the AFED Pugu Road Commercial Project.
The project consists of twenty (20) warehouses. Ten on the ground and ten on the first floor with five latest type cargo lifts with a capacity of two tons each to facilitate lifting cargo for the tenants on the first floor, one lift between two warehouses. Each warehouse has an area of 570 SQM and consists of one washroom, kitchenette and two offices.
There are two standby diesel powered generators for electricity supply in case of emergency or when there are supply interruptions by Tanesco. There is also a prayer room for gents and ladies provided for the staff and workers.
We are pleased to inform you that 13 out of 20 warehouses have been rented out to our community members, the remaining 7 warehouses are on the first floor and we hope they will soon be takers as the five cargo lifts have now been installed, and are operational.
This project is the first of its kind and magnitude for our Institution to undertake under the developmental program in pursuant towards the long vision of the Institution (AFED). The commitment and devotion of the AFED Office Bearers and Trustees in this project has been inimitable, the aim and objective is to ensure long term stability and development of the Institution.
Proposal and Plans for Phase Two of the Commercial Project consisting of show rooms on the ground floor and offices on the 1st and 2nd floors in the front area of the plot is in advance stage and will be submitted to the Office Bearers and Trustees for final approval in the next couple of weeks. We shall provide more information of the 2nd phase project as it develops.
We have reached towards the end of the holy month of Ramadhan, on behalf of the Economic and Housing Development Board Members and on my own behalf, I wish you and your families a blessed and happy Eid-ul-Fitr. May Allah’s (swt) blessings and mercy be with you and your families on this auspicious occasion of Eid – Ameen.
We are now looking forward to launch the second phase of the project, Inshaállah very soon.
Wassalaam
Akil Hirji
Chairman
Economic and Housing Development Board