Government has released over K8 million for the construction of an ultra-modern bus station in Chavuma district in North-Western Province.
Chavuma Town Council Engineering Assistant, Stephen Nonde, says once completed, the bus station will provide a decent packing space for long distance bus drivers.
He said the building will provide world class facilities such as banks and shops.
Mr Nonde added that the building is at 65 percent complete with the superstructure already done and ceiling board installed.
He said the remaining works include plumbing and electrification before it is opened to the public.
And Site Manager, Godfrey Chasanda, said the building is set to be completed early next year.
He disclosed that the construction phase has provided employment opportunities to the locals as 20 people have been engaged at the project site.
Bus drivers who are currently facing challenges say the construction of a new bus station would alleviate some of their challenges.
Dito Hamoonga, a Power Tools bus driver, said the current environment at the station is prone to outbreak of water borne diseases especially during the rain season.
Hamoonga said there are pools of water at the station especially now that it is rain season.
And Danny Sichula, a bus conductor, said there was no reliable security at the current bus station, a situation that makes the bus crews have sleepless nights.
