AFED Chairman & Office Bearers Visits AFED Business Park Project in Dar es Salaam
Alhamdulillah, the Africa Federation commercial venture is progressing as per the schedule and the showroom design has been upgraded to a more attractive design to suit the commercial landmark and its surroundings. The basement, ground plus three floors Business Park will facilitate showroom area in any floor, offices, banking hall, retail stores, exhibition hall and cafeteria that is interconnected with our current 20 warehouses with over 150 car parking space. The Business Park also has one cargo lift with a capacity of 3 tonnes.
The uniqueness of the project is that it has a basement parking, the only one of the types in the surrounding area, and it is conveniently designed to connect with the warehouses block at the rear side. This mega project has been possible due to the long vision, support and commitment of the Africa Federation Chairman, Shabir bhai Najafi and the Office Bearers.
The internal works of electrical has started along with internal plaster that is expected to be completed in May 2020. Finishing materials orders are in process in line with the schedule of works. Regular site meetings have been taking place to ensure project is progressing smoothly. The last site meeting was held on Sunday 1st March 2020 where various matters relating to the project were discussed such as the façade of the building, internal finishes improvisation and more. During the meeting, Mr. Venu the steel supplier was present to check the progress of the project and fixture of the structure.
The project team were pleased with the good work done so far by the contractor and encouraged the contractor to continue with the same tempo and where possible to increase the speed of the remaining works for earlier completion of project.
AFED Chairman, Office Bearers and Housing Board Visits AFED Business Park:
Alhaj Shabir Najafi on his recent visit to Dar es Salaam, 11th – 16th March 2020 visited the AFED Business Park to witness the progress of the project which has made a huge headway since he last saw the project few months ago. He was accompanied by the AFED office bearers and the Chairman of the Housing Development Board, Alhaj Akil Hirji and his team. Shabir Bhai also visited the Amira Rent-to-Own and House-to-Own housing project for community members in Upanga in Dar es Salaam which is expected to complete in December 2020. A brief visit was also made to the site of AFED Towers where the contractor is now mobilizing to start the constrution work of the 11 storey building.
Shabir bhai thanked the Contractors, Mohamedali Builders. Wintech Tanzania Ltd. and Super Constructions Company for their efforts and the support they provide in ensuring the progress of the projects to complete on time.
On behalf of the office bearers and trustees of Africa Federation, Shabir Bhai thanked the Housing Development Board Chairman, Akil Bhai Hirji and his dedicated Board Members for their tireless efforts in working conscientiously in ensuring good standards of workmanship, adherence to the scope of works and good quality materials and fittings are used for all the projects under AFED. He appreciated for their time, efforts and commitment.
Photos of the visit:
Secretariat
AFED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BOARD