MOGADISHU, Somalia – The Governor of the Benadir Regional Administration and Mayor of Mogadishu, Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Mungab), officially laid the foundation stone on Wednesday for the rehabilitation and dredging project of the Boondheere District catchment area (Warta Boondheere). This initiative represents a significant component of the broader infrastructure development strategy currently being implemented by the Mogadishu Local Government to modernize the capital’s essential services.
In his address at the ceremony, Governor Mungab emphasized the strategic value of the project, noting that the Boondheere pond serves as a critical water catchment basin for five separate districts within the Benadir region. He stated that the rehabilitation will significantly improve the city’s drainage system, mitigate flood risks during the rainy seasons, and facilitate smoother mobility for both vehicular traffic and pedestrians in the surrounding areas.
The Governor announced that the maintenance and dredging of the facility are fully funded by the Mogadishu Municipality. He revealed that this is the third project of its kind to be officially launched, following similar interventions targeting key drainage systems across the capital, some of which are currently under construction.
Turning to national priorities, Dr. Mungab utilized the platform to address the upcoming electoral process. He urged the residents of the Benadir region to exercise their constitutional rights with a high sense of civic responsibility. The Mayor called upon the public to participate actively in the Local Council elections scheduled for December 25, encouraging them to play a decisive role in shaping the administrative and developmental future of their city.
