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Caála Centrality – Fernando Faustino Muteka
Located in Huambo Province, Caála Centrality, inaugurated in 2020, is a transformative urban development housing 28,000 residents. It includes over 4,000 affordable housing units, hundreds of shops, educational facilities for thousands of students, a health center, and essential infrastructure such as water and wastewater treatment systems. The project embodies a holistic approach to creating urban communities, integrating commercial and public infrastructure to enhance residents' quality of life while ensuring sustainability and environmental balance.
Location:
Angola
Inauguration year:
2020
Impact highlights:
- 28,000 residents
- 9,528 students
- 4,001 housing units
Official partners:
- Ministry of Urbanization and Housing
- Ministry of Water and Energy of Angola
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Health
Sector synergy:
SDG supported:
Project
challenges
As Angola experiences rapid population growth and increasing urbanization, the demand for housing continues to rise, particularly in provinces beyond the capital city. Addressing this challenge requires the development of integrative housing solutions that respond to the evolving needs of residents while promoting improved living conditions.
Our solution
The construction of Caála Centrality represents a significant challenge, as each centrality project is unique and must be adapted to the specific geographical, cultural, and socio-economic conditions of each location. Adapting the project to regional characteristics required a detailed and sensitive analysis of the context to ensure that the resulting infrastructure would meet the needs of the local community.
This process involved considering various factors such as the terrain, accessibility, housing needs, and integration with the culture and lifestyle of the population. Moreover, it was essential to ensure that the centrality was designed to be functional, sustainable, and capable of promoting the prosperity of its inhabitants. The goal was to create a community that not only met the demands for comfort and quality of life but was also resilient and able to evolve over time, respecting the environment and local identity.
Scope
of work
Urban Planning
Integration of residential, commercial, and service blocks within a comprehensive master plan and inclusion of green spaces, leisure areas, and sports facilities to enhance quality of life.
Infrastructure Development
Construction of over 4,000 housing units and 240 shops. Installation of a water treatment system, wastewater treatment plant, and electrical substation. Construction of road networks, pedestrian crossings, and parking facilities. Development of telecommunications systems, wastewater and stormwater drainage, and lightning protection. Landscaping to ensure harmony with the urban and natural environment.
Social and Educational Facilities
Building and equipping educational facilities, including 3 childcare centers, 2 kindergartens, 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and a vocational technical institute with a 260-seat auditorium. Establishment of a health center. Construction of a police station. Development of recreational and sports facilities
Impact highlights
Urbanization projects
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Headquarters of the National Electoral Commission of Angola
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