22 Apr 2026

The on-going construction of the new Lerala Police Station and staff houses is on schedule and expected to be complete this month.

“The new Lerala Police Station is part of a works contract for the development of 28 new Police stations and staff houses across the country on turnkey model for Botswana Police Service,” said Unik Construction Engineering clerk of works, Mr Samson Masvora.

He was speaking during the last site tour of the project by Botswana Police Services (BPS), village leadership and other stakeholders, explaining that the project was 96 per cent complete

Mr Masvora said the station had successfully transitioned from a civil-heavy phase to a high-level architectural and system-integration phase.

Mr Masvora explained that the physical progress and architectural compliance had been fully achieved, with the office building, community centre and all four staff houses having reached a 100 per cent completion for superstructures and roof coverings.

“The buildings are now fully watertight, secured and painted in the final finish colors,” he said, adding that with external civil works, all major infrastructure such as roadway paving, refuse bay, main sewer line installation and residential apron slab were complete, with the conservancy tank now at 100 per cent done.

He further noted that final testing and clearing were being performed to ensure a functional connection.

On mechanical, electrical and turnkey systems, Mr Masvora said residential units had achieved 100 per cent completion for second-fix electrical fit-out and works are now transitioning to the installation of 3rd-fix components and final circuit testing.

“Installation of indoor mid-wall units is 100 per cent complete and ongoing monitoring is in place to ensure internal finishes are protected as the final mechanical components are secured,” he said

He further noted that the radio communication tower was 100 per cent erected and ready for the final mounting of telecommunications hardware while the equipment room installation was done

On utility services, Mr Masvora said water connection was done and running and all house metres and tap installation was also done.

“Botswana Power Corporation reticulation works installation of the transformer, poles and cables is done. We were just waiting for a dry testing on our side and they have commissioned the transformer and we are now connected,” he said, adding that the backup generator installation- plinths and foundation was done.

On outstanding works, Mr Masvora said testing of mechanical works such as air conditioners, electrical works office block commissioning, water tank, pump and its accessories installation and the furnishing of the equipment room was outstanding.

He further said the total cost of the project is P34,922,454 and to date they were still within budget.

“After the project is handed over, there will be a 12-month warranty period of which we will attending to the project for any corrections, if need be,” he said.

For her part, Safety, Health and Environment officer, Ms Goitsemodimo Montsholepelo said since the project started to date, they had not registered any cases of theft, serious medical injuries or serious incidents.

“The project had 25 local workers from Lerala and other surrounding villages, 17 men and eight women,” said Ms Montsholepelo. ENDS