Okavango River Bridge in Mohembo Village

The river crossing is a lifeline for a number of Villages on the eastern side of the river. A Ferry was the means of crossing during daytime. Beyond this period and on occasions when the ferry was inoperable, goods and services like medical, education and other social welfare services could not be accessed by the communities situated on the eastern side. The bridge is a significant infrastructural development in North-West Botswana and people’s quality of life has been transformed after the construction of this bridge, fulfilling UN SDG No. 3, 4 and 9 for good health, quality education and resilient infrastructure. Daily traffic increased 3folds. The Bridge site is in Okavango Delta System, a recognized Ramsar Convention and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bridge underwent stringent hydrological and environmental planning and management protocols to meet the requirements of the two. The Project met its objective and enjoyed the participation of the local community throughout all phases with Please explain why you think this project should receive an award? regular stakeholder consultations. The aesthetically pleasing design of Cable Stay Bridge with Pylons shaped as elephant tusks blends with nature, the built environment and compliments the area’s indigenous pride in wildlife and tourism. Botswana has the largest number of elephants in the world