Groundbreaking Signals Renewed Focus on Connectivity
At a sunlit ceremony in Wau, Governor Sharif Daniel Sharif pressed the symbolic first shovel, marking the start of Kubri Sitta, a 60-metre bridge set to join Wau South and Wau North within five months.
Speaking to hundreds of residents, he called the project “a flagship answer to decades of mobility frustrations” and pledged broader upgrades to roads, water and power systems.
Community Expectations and Government Appeal
Local elders and traders cheered, predicting shorter market trips and lower transport costs once the girders rise over the seasonal river.
Governor Sharif urged residents to safeguard equipment and allow uninterrupted work, stating that “development succeeds only where unity prevails”.
Security Measures and Contractor Role
To reassure investors, security agencies received orders to provide round-the-clock escorts for Eyat Construction Company’s engineers, machinery and supplies.
State Minister of Roads and Bridges Julio Bensensio Mangu confirmed that the Jazira Bridge, second in the twin-bridge package, will break ground next week.
Economic Ripple Effects Anticipated
Officials project that improved connectivity could cut travel time across Wau by 40 percent, stimulate cross-river commerce and attract agriculture investors from the fertile hinterlands.
Regional analyst Akim Marial noted that “bridges often trigger new housing zones and storage depots, turning erstwhile peripheries into growth corridors” (Eye Radio).
Timeline and Accountability
Eyat engineers have mobilised survey teams, promising to meet the five-month deadline despite the upcoming rainy season.
Sharif assured the crowd that weekly progress reports would be broadcast on state radio, allowing citizens to monitor milestones and voice concerns promptly.