Egodini Terminus Project Phase 1 complete
Story by Lisa Masuku
BULAWAYO’S Egodini Bus Terminus Project which has been subject to false starts is finally taking shape, with the first phase comprising modern vending stalls and taxi bays now complete.
The completion of the taxi rank, traders’ stalls and public ablution facilities is set to restore order and sanity in the City of Bulawayo.
“Phase 1A is now complete. It has 110 taxi bays and it will accommodate 400 informal traders,” said Terracotta Trading Private Limited director, Mr Thulani Moyo.
The vending stalls are designed in a model manner with storage and display facilities as well as solar backup.
Egodini project manager, Peter Wefelmeier said, “Each vendor will have the opportunity to store their staff overnight as opposed to carrying them home. We have a fully covered roof and lights throughout the entire facility. It’s a smart facility with solar backup.”
In line with health and sanitation standards, the facility includes water and over 40 ablution facilities.
He added, “To ensure the vendors operate in a safe place. We have built 40 toilets and we have made sure they have access to water.”
Egodini Terminus will mainly service western suburbs, the likes of Cowdray Park, Nkulumane and Entumbane, helping ease congestion in the CBD.
