Ministry, BK sign contract for asphalt works on synthetic track

The Ministry of Youth, Culture Youth and Sport on Monday signed another contract with BK International to complete asphalt work around the synthetic track being built at Leonora, even as the first phase of construction continues.

Minister Dr Frank Anthony said it is imperative that the asphalt layer of the track is stable to prevent the artificial track that will be layered over it from deteriorating, as had been noted during the construction of other synthetic tracks. He also said that because of its clay base, which can lead to instability,