The Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, had the honor of hosting Her Excellency Mrs. Ursula Fahringer, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Republic of Sierra Leone, at the Freetown City Council.

The meeting focused on fostering collaboration and exploring opportunities for cooperation between Austria and Sierra Leone.

A highlight of the discussions was the Freetown Cable Car Project, a transformative initiative that has recently completed its technical and financial studies. Doppelmayr, a leading Austrian cable car manufacturer, has played a crucial role in this project. Ambassador Fahringer expressed satisfaction that Doppelmayr staff have visited Freetown twice and provided essential technical advice to the project team. The engagement with Doppelmayr continues as efforts are underway to structure the financing for the project’s implementation phase.

Present at the meeting were also the Austrian Consul, Ram Shankerdas, Cllr Zainab Conteh, Chairperson of the FCC Foreign Relations Committee, and Ing Modupe Williams, the Freetown Cable Car Project Lead. Their presence underscored the commitment and collaborative efforts involved in advancing this groundbreaking infrastructure project.

Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr expressed optimism about the potential of the Freetown Cable Car Project to enhance urban mobility and improve accessibility within the city. She emphasized the project’s significance in addressing transportation challenges and contributing to Freetown’s sustainable development goals.

The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further discussions and cooperation in realizing the Freetown Cable Car Project’s vision.

For more updates on the Freetown Cable Car Project and other developments in Freetown, stay tuned to official announcements from the Freetown City Council.

This news content provides a detailed overview of the discussions between Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and Austrian Ambassador Ursula Fahringer regarding the Freetown Cable Car Project, highlighting its potential impact and the collaborative efforts involved.