Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park is yet to be officially opened to the public even as it was completed nearly two months ago.
Nestled in the valley between Kimironko and Masoro-Bumbogo hill in Ndera sector, separating Gasabo and Kicukiro districts, the urban wetland eco-tourism park sits on 120 hectares.
When The New Times visited the park, receptionists informed us that it will not open to the public until the official launch, which is yet to be confirmed.
However, visitors had access to a Bourbon Coffee-run coffee shop next to one of the Park’s entrances.
The project has faced prolonged delays since 2016 owing to a series of issues such as redesigning, change of contractors as well as heavy rains and Covid-19 related restrictions that slowed down the mobility of workers.
Nyandungu contains several waterponds
This consequently drove the project cost up from the initial Rwf2.4 billion to Rwf5.04 billion.
A revised completion schedule suggested the park would be ready for utilisation…
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