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Encroachers on Masaka Recreation Grounds have been told to vacate the premises by Masaka City Council authorities. This is to pave way for the redevelopment of the stadium.
Ms Florence Namayanja, the Masaka City mayor, issued the order after receiving information about the encroachment. Corner Stone Designs and Engineering Limited, a firm hired to develop new designs for the stadium made the report and informed the mayor.
Namayanja revealed that they are to meet with the encroachers personally and ask them to vacate so the project can start.
Some of the encroachers include a fuel station, Masaka Police Health Centre and a vocational institute owned by the Catholic Church.
The government has already assigned funds for the reconstruction of the facility. The intent is for it to be able to host both local and international games.
“We are going to meet whoever encroached on that land, probably next week and ask them to leave. We don’t expect any resistance from anybody. Those occupying it are aware that this is part of the playground,” Ms Namayanja added.
She revealed that they are ready to consult with different parties to get views on what to improve or add in the designs.
Ms Caroline Kisawuzi, the project coordinator, asked the city authorities to swiftly address the issue of encroachment. This is to allow the project to take off.
“We have made a comprehensive report, which we have forwarded to the council. But according to the land title, the land is much bigger than what is on the ground,” she said.
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