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After several decades of complaints from residents, especially sportsmen and women, over the misuse and mismanagement of Buhinga stadium, with crusades, exhibitions, and music concerts dominating occupancy.
The Fort Portal Tourism City Physical Planning Department is now optimistic that the narrative will soon turn to history with the ongoing beautification and construction of the Mayor’s Garden in Kabundaire, where various forms of entertainment, spiritual gatherings, business activities, and public events will be hosted henceforth.
Samuel Musana, the Fort Portal City Physical Planner, has confirmed that work at Kabundaire government land is in advanced stages, with the opening of access roads, installation of security gates, and erection of a perimeter wall at the banks of the river Mpanga before officially opening the garden for trade shows, concerts, and gospel crusades.
Musana said that this innovation will relieve Buhinga Stadium of non-sporting events and focus solely on sporting activities.
According to the physical planner, Balya Street, which has also previously been used for music concerts, trade exhibitions, and health camps, shall be protected from degradation.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Musana also highlighted the progress of the plans to shift the timber and carpentry business from the city center to Harubaho government land along Kamwenge road. He said works are progressing with ground leveling, electricity connection, and toilet construction ongoing at the site.
After its completion, makeshift timber structures, carpenters, and timber traders will be eliminated from the city center, especially from Kisenyi, Magambo Street, Rwengoma, and other city streets, to improve and maintain the cleanliness of Fort Portal, but also implement zoning and City market order.