The Gambia through support from of the African Development Bank (ADB) has approved the financing of the procurement of a new green ferry to the tune of about US$13.0 million.
The move is in line with the Banjul Ports 4th Expansion Project, according to officials. The ferry, about the size of the current Kunta Kinteh ferry, would significantly help in improving the ferry crossing times between Banjul and Barra.
In delivering the 2024 budget at the National Assembly in Banjul, Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, said: “The green ferry would contribute to the SDGs on carbon emissions reduction and also contribute towards the Green Recovery-Focused National Development Plan. The country’s huge infrastructure deficit is being addressed. Currently, 350km road construction contracts have been awarded. Hence, the increased budgetary allocation to this sector.”
The move is in line with the Banjul Ports 4th Expansion Project, according to officials. The ferry, about the size of the current Kunta Kinteh ferry, would significantly help in improving the ferry crossing times between Banjul and Barra.
In delivering the 2024 budget at the National Assembly in Banjul, Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, said: “The green ferry would contribute to the SDGs on carbon emissions reduction and also contribute towards the Green Recovery-Focused National Development Plan. The country’s huge infrastructure deficit is being addressed. Currently, 350km road construction contracts have been awarded. Hence, the increased budgetary allocation to this sector.”
