Chelva Wells 

GIBEON – Gibeon will soon open its first fuel station, addressing a longstanding need for fuel services in the area.

Sharon Bezuidenthoudt, chairperson of the Gibeon Village Council, told Nampa on Tuesday that the facility will open early next year.
Currently, Gibeon residents travel 60 kilometres to Mariental for fuel. 

“Those who are unable to make the journey themselves frequently rely on others to provide fuel for them. This arrangement results in an additional charge of N$50 for the service, which increases the expense for households,” she noted. 

She stated that the council has provided land for the facility’s development, which will benefit both residents and passing motorists.

“The project is also expected to promote local economic activity,” she said.
Beyond the fuel station, Bezuidenthoudt highlighted several other infrastructure projects in Gibeon. One major endeavour is the development of a sewer reticulation system.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform provided the majority of the funding for Phase One of the project, which cost N$2.4 million. 

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development also made a contribution. The second phase, for which N$5 million has been allocated, is already underway.

Other initiatives include the reconstruction of the Gibeon stadium, while new electrical infrastructure is being built to ensure a consistent and dependable power supply.

“These developments are part of a larger effort to improve Gibeon’s quality of life, and promote local economic growth.

The fuel station, in particular, is projected to fill a key service vacuum while decreasing the financial and logistical barriers that locals now encounter when purchasing fuel,” she said.

The new projects are a step forward for Gibeon as it strives to strengthen its infrastructure and meet the requirements of its residents.
-Nampa