This is the bridge that provides
access to the neighborhoods of Tielela and Matola, in Nacala district northern
of Mozambique which has been damaged for over 10 years.
This infrastructure is obstructed due
to heavy rains that occurred in past years, interrupting communication between
the neighborhoods of Matola and Tielela. Users used to rely on this route to
travel to the city of Nacala, among other locations.
In this context, Mozanorte team
visited the site and encountered the deplorable situation that residents face
in using this route, having to make efforts to reach various parts of the city.
Residents interviewed in the Tielela
neighborhood shared their experiences of using the road. Mr. Cardoso Oscar
Cardoso shared his story "I have been a resident of Tielela for over 30
years because I am from here. This bridge was destroyed by the rain, and it
caused us problems because it was an easy route to the machamba. Even the
military used this route to reach the engineering barracks," said Mr.
Cardoso.
Alfredo Cândido, who also shared his
testimony, stated "Two municipal council terms have passed, and they have
not been able to resolve the problem. The former president Novinte, during his
electoral campaign, made promises for this neighborhood, but nothing was done.
There were signs of construction materials left here, and some youths took
advantage of the opportunity to steal everything. It was not carried forward.
Now, we are waiting for the new term, hoping they will solve the problem."
It is important to note that the
access road is in a deteriorated condition. Residents of the Matola
neighborhood, in order to reach the city, use the road by the Petromoc fuel
terminal, putting their lives at risk due to the movement of trucks carrying
dangerous cargo. Moreover, military personnel from the engineering barracks can
no longer pass with their military vehicles and must enter on foot. (Gabriel Cassimo)
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