The Erongo Region is making significant progress in upgrading its infrastructure, with over N$390 million currently invested in key road projects aimed at improving connectivity and boosting regional economic activity.
This was revealed by Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses during her recent State of the Region Address (SORA), where she outlined ongoing developments across the region.
“Among the flagship projects is the upgrading of Main Roads 36 and 44, which is currently underway at a cost of N$140 million,” /Goagoses said.
She noted that the 96-kilometre Henties Bay–Uis road, being upgraded to bitumen standard at a cost of N$215 million, is now 70.8% complete. Meanwhile, the 32-kilometre Karibib road upgrade has reached 48% completion, with N$39 million allocated to the project.
She added that infrastructure investment also extended to housing and basic services.
“A parallel N$75 million investment is being rolled out to construct 200 low-cost houses in towns such as Arandis and Walvis Bay,” said /Goagoses.
“The project includes the development of bulk infrastructure such as water, sanitation and electricity to ensure the homes are fully serviced.” According to her, the houses are expected to be handed over to beneficiaries by the end of September 2025.
Electrification is another key focus, with N$24 million being invested to connect more than 1,200 erven in informal settlements across Henties Bay, Usakos, Swakopmund and Omaruru.
“In Henties Bay alone, 263 erven are being connected at a cost of N$15 million,” /Goagoses said.
“Usakos will see 392 connections, and 295 in Swakopmund.” She added that the programme includes subsidised tariffs for pensioners and low-income households to help ease their financial burden.
The Governor expressed confidence in the region’s housing targets.
“All seven municipalities in the Erongo Region are currently constructing housing, and I am confident that we will meet our target of delivering 10,000 houses in this financial year. I’ve seen the serviced land and ready plots – I believe we’re on track,” she stated.
To support community well-being, /Goagoses also committed to upgrading sports facilities in towns such as Usakos and Karibib.
“This forms part of a broader national effort to improve access to recreational infrastructure across all constituencies,” she said.
The Governor further acknowledged the role of national institutions in supporting economic growth.
“Institutions such as Namport have been instrumental in connecting regions to external markets and easing the process of import and export,” she added.
