 12 impressive mega-projects in Rwanda to shape its economy. Construction is one of the most important sectors of the Rwandan economy, accounting for approximately 7% of national GDP. Rwanda, often referred to as Africa's economic miracle, has been able to overcome its violent past and come together as one nation with strong economic growth for more than a decade. Rwanda appears to be a go-to place for investors. Having been ranked as the easiest place to do business in the EAC region and the third most competitive country in Africa, Rwanda's construction industry has maintained its rapid growth rate, increasing by 9% in 2021. What are some of your country's construction projects that have brought your country to light? Please let us know in the comments section. In this video, we are going to look at the 12 most impressive mega-projects in Rwanda. Do not forget sharing with us what you think of these projects and remember to like and subscribe to Africa Reloaded as we ride along. 12. Kigali Financial Square The proposed $100 million twin towers owned by Equity Holding Group Pulc and located in the commercial business district are expected to be completed in two years. The cabinet approved the construction project in November 2020. Equity Holding, BH, Venture Capital and Investment Arm of Equity Group will develop the property. The two towers are expected to aid the government's efforts to transform Kigali into a financial hub. The two 24-storey buildings in the city centre house, a hotel, apartments, greater offices and other spaces for key financial institutions. It is expected to house an international finance centre regional office as well as an African Development Bank regional arm. 11. Amahoro National Stadium Renovation Rwanda's national stadium is being renovated. This multi-purpose stadium, which has a capacity of 25,000 seats, is being renovated to increase its capacity to 45,000 seats. The stadium, which has not hosted football competitions since 2021, has been closed for renovations since March following a series of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This stadium is part of the proposed Rimmera Sports Hub, a modern sports complex that will host major international competitions as well as major music concerts. To successfully complete the upgrade works on Amahoro National Stadium, the government will spend more than 160 billion Wondenfrank. These renovation works include the expansion of the stadium wings, additional roofing to protect spectators from extreme weather, and other modernization facilities. 10. Nyabarongo Dam In Rwanda, a multi-purpose dam is being built across the Nyabarongo River. The construction of a new 8 meters 157 feet high and 228,700 and 48 feet wide multi-purpose dam capable of holding up to 846 million cubic meters of water began in April 2021. Nyabarongo is a multi-purpose project that will provide water, irrigation and electrical power generation. The project is also intended to alleviate the dangerous flooding that has occurred downstream of the Nyabarongo River in recent years. The 214 million dollar 43 megawatt dam will increase the country's electricity supply, helping the country meet its goal of achieving universal electricity access by 2024. 9. Vision City This is a modern, one-of-a-kind Kigali residential estate with cutting-edge infrastructure and amenities. It is the largest residential housing project in the country's history, with 4,500 units and a total cost of $150 million. In 2017, the first 500 units were completed. It is located 3 kilometers from Kigali Center in the Kinya Sector Uptown neighborhood of Gakiliro. This city will occupy approximately 158 hectares of land. The first phase includes 504 units targeted at high-income owners. 8. Ruzumo Hydroelectric Down The Ruzumo Hydroelectric Project is a hydropower plant planned to be built at the Ruzumo Falls on the Kajura River. Near the Republic of Rwanda and the United Republic of Tanzania. Ruzumo Power Station is a hydropower plant that is currently under construction with an initial capacity installation of 80 megawatts when finished. The project will include the building of a dam with a run-of-river design. Ruzumo Power Station is a hydropower plant that is currently under construction with an initial capacity installation of 80 megawatts when finished. The project will include the building of a dam with a run-of-river design. The power generated will be distributed equally among Burundi, Wanda and Tanzania. 7. Kigali Innovation City Kigali is an innovation city. KIC is an innovative effort aimed at mass talent development, research and innovation for the African continent's transformation. Kigali Innovation City is a burgeoning technology hub that is home to CMU Africa, large corporations and technology firms. Its goal is to use digital transformation to drive Wanda's economic growth. KIC is creating a 61.9 hectare mixed-use development that will integrate universities, offices, residential housing, retail facilities and a hotel in an environmentally conscious and smart manner. 6. Kivu Methane Gas Extraction Project Wanda has been investigating the use of gas from Lake Kivu for cooking, industrial purposes and transportation. The Wanda government and Gasmith Energy Company signed a $400 million agreement in February 2019 to extract and process methane from Lake Kivu into CNG, compressed natural gas. It is anticipated that the cooking gas produced by this lake will be used by the end of 2023. The project entails building an offshore gas extraction facility as well as onshore gas processing and compression plants for CNG. This follows the global struggle of high gas and fuel prices. Currently in Wanda, at 12 kilogram cooking gas cylinder costs at least 18,500 wandan franc, a roughly half price increase from 12,000, 600 wandan franc in 2020. 5. Kisargara Power Plant Wanda's energy sector celebrated the signing of a power purchase agreement and a concession agreement with Hoken of Turkey on January 10, 2016. Kisargara Thermal Power Station is an 18 megawatt peat fire thermal power plant under construction in Wanda's southern provinces, Kisargara District. The total project cost is $350 million and construction is expected to take 36 months. The power station is located in Akanyaru Village, Kisargara District, southern province. About 75 kilometers southwest of Kigali, Wanda's capital and largest city. 4. The Ruzizi Hydroelectric Dam The project entails the construction of a 147m Dewey hydropower plant on the Ruzizi River, which runs through DRC and Wanda. Ruzizi Hydroelectric Power Station is a proposed hydropower plant with an installed capacity of 206mW. The power station is located on the Ruzizi River, which runs through Wanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located approximately 5 kilometers directly west of Bugarama in the Ruzizi District of Wanda's western province. Approximately 280 kilometers southwest of Kigali, the country's capital city. 3. Bugisira International Airport Bugisira International Airport is a Wanda Airport project. The airport, worth $818 million, will be built 25 kilometers southeast of Kigali. Following the completion of the first phase of construction, the airport will have a 4200m runway and a capacity of 1.7 million passengers per year. The runway, cargo terminal and passenger terminal, with a capacity of 4.5 million passengers per year, are expected to be completed by 2022. Motor Engil Engenharia E Construco, Africa Sir, took over as the project's main contractor from China State Construction Engineering Corporation, CSACC. Construction began in 2017. Upon completion, the new airport will complement the Wanda International Airport for passenger and goods transport, as well as significantly boost the tourism sectors of Rwanda. 2. Isaka Kigali Standard Gauge Railway The Isaka Kigali Standard Gauge Railway is a planned railway line that will connect the Tanzanian town of Isaka with the Wandan city of Kigali. The line would travel north-westerly to the border town of Ruzumo, Wanda, in the Kairi district of Rwanda's eastern province. The railway line's total length is estimated to be 571km. The Tanzanian and Rwandan governments are expected to fund the construction jointly. The feasibility studies for this project were completed in January 2018. The railway line is intended to facilitate the transfer of goods between the port of Dar Esalam and the city of Kigali, and then to Bujumbura in Burundi and Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 1. Kigali Green Smart City The Green City Kigali is a groundbreaking concept that addresses emerging global issues. The Wandan government is committed to global goals and to setting standards for sustainable urban development. The Green City Kigali will serve as a model for other cities, the region, and the continent by integrating green building and design, efficient and renewable energy, recycling and inclusive living. The GCK project aims to create a model community in the 600 hectare Kenyanya hill area of Bassabo, a district in Kigali's capital city. The first stage of this model community will be a mixed-use pilot set on Masoka. Thank you for following these incredible projects that are transforming Wanda. What are your thoughts on these projects? 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