In brief
- On 4 January 2020, Somaliland Sun reported that 17 containers of culvert facilities for transverse drainage on the Erigavo-Burao road had arrived at Berbera port.
- The minister said the culvert facilities were worth 983,000 US Dollars and were purchased from South Africa, with more containers on the way.
- The report does not establish any subsequent installation or construction progress.
On 4 January 2020, Somaliland Sun reported that 17 containers of culvert construction facilities for the Erigavo-Burao road had reached the port of Berbera. According to the report, Transport and Roads Development Minister Abdillahi Abokor Osman disclosed the arrival.
The minister stated that the culvert facilities, worth 983,000 US Dollars, were purchased from South Africa and that more containers were on their way. He said the Erigavo-Burao road was more than twice the distance of the Berbera-Hargeisa highway, with 58 water current points crossing the road, while the same Somaliland Sun article also mentions 163 seasonal rivers/streams in relation to the road without reconciling the two figures.
Finance Minister, as reported by Somaliland Sun, said the facilities would help protect constructed roads from damage caused by flash floods. The Port Manager pledged to expedite handling of forthcoming containers when they arrive.
Somaliland Sun also reported that ministers, accompanied by the Education director-general, inspected the site of ongoing construction of a new port near the old one. The article was bylined M.A. Egge.
The report does not state a supplier or contractor for the culvert facilities, nor does it give a quantity for the additional containers. It does not provide kilometre figures for the road distances, a total project cost, contract value, or construction timeline. No evidence is given of installation, completion, or further shipments after that date.
Frequently asked questions
How many culverts are planned for the Erigavo-Burao road?
The report does not state a number of culverts. It mentions 58 water current points crossing the road, and also mentions 163 seasonal rivers/streams without reconciling the two figures.
Who is responsible for the culvert construction?
The report does not name a contractor or responsible entity for the culvert construction.