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Detailed Record

Shkin Bazaar Cobblestone Road

Planned Start Month

May 2011

Estimated Cost

$218,443

Status

Canceled / Terminated

Province

Paktika

Regional Command

RC-East

Project Description

No project description provided.

Project Goals

The shkin bazaar requires a durable surface for effective commerce. Cobblestone construction is superior to asphalt in terms of durability, lower cost, and ease of repairs comensurate with the needs of the population. Additionally, a large number of workers would be hired benefiting the local population while providing a crucial skill.

Results

Results unknown.

Updates

31 Oct 2011, termination due to lack of funding
SOURCES

Illustrations: Sarah Way for ProPublica. Data: Assembled from several different Department of Defense databases by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction and provided to ProPublica under a Freedom of Information Act Request.