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UNDP Bulking Centers

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Overview

Project Scope & Background

Construction of four large portal-framed regional agricultural bulking and storage centers under the SCLARA drought mitigation project across Eastern and Western Provinces of Zambia. Built to protect rural crop yields, provide food security, and serve farming communities in climate-vulnerable zones.

Deliverables

Technical Scope of Work

Four heavy-duty portal-framed steel bulking centers

Engineered concrete floor slabs for massive grain storage

All-weather truck loading bays and ramp access

Rainwater harvesting, perimeter fencing, and solar lighting

Remote logistics management and localized labor empowerment

Execution

Engineering Execution & Key Milestones

Successfully delivered across rugged, remote provincial locations
Rigorous UN engineering compliance, environmental, and social safeguards met
Directly serving thousands of smallholder farming families

“The team successfully constructed four portal-framed bulking centers as part of the SCLARA drought mitigation project across Eastern and Western Provinces. They worked professionally and adapted well to the challenges of delivering projects in remote locations. The completed structures will provide a lasting benefit to the communities they were built to serve.”

Patrick Muchimba

UNDP

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