The main Contractor of the two bridges to be constructed in the district under the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) II was introduced to Heads of Departments at a meeting held in Mokhotlong this week.

Mr. Maile Maile, the Field Coordinator at the Polihali Branch under the Development Authority (LHDA) said the contractor called Concor - Nthane Brothers, M&K Bridges Joint Venture will construct the Mabunyane and Khubelu bridges which are smaller than the Senqu bridge.

Furher more, the Administration Manager Mr. Khau Maseru said contractors should consider the issue of recruitment vital as it is the major cause of many protests done by Mokhotlong community on other project activities that are already being implemented in the district.

Construction of the Mabunyane and Khubelu bridges is expected to be completed after 26 months. Heads of Departments also expressed concern over the protests made by the local community over issues such as recruitment and catering, saying they should stop embarking in unlawful strikes when they have grievances.