Kadoma Community Council (KCC) Conducts Site Visit to Assess Water Supply Infrastructure

 

 

By Thomas Faranando

 

A delegation from the Kadoma Community Council (KCC) recently embarked on a site visit to the Kadoma City Council water stations, to assess the current state of water supply infrastructure and understand the reasons behind the council’s inability to provide adequate water to residents.

 

The KCC delegation was accompanied by city council management, Works committee led by councillor Zivanai Mavesere, his worship councillor Mayor Nigel Isheunesu Ruzario, and local media representatives.

The investigation revealed that water supply issues stem from multiple factors, including aging infrastructure, power shortages, illegal connections, and staff incapacitation.

 

Key findings from the site visit include, the Tower at Claw Dam, the primary water source, operates with two pumps, but only one is active at a time, the pipeline from Claw Dam to Pasi Dam exhibits numerous leaks and illegal connections, Pasi Dam Treatment Plant operates below capacity due to insufficient water supply from Claw Dam, and Blue Ranges Treatment Plant has three out of four filtration tanks that require repairs, limiting the plant’s capacity.

 

The report identifies several root causes, including unreliable power supply, failure to replace aging infrastructure, illegal connections, increased demand due to population growth, and possible funding constraints.

 

The KCC team has developed a set of recommendations, including declaring a state of emergency, allocating funds to address the water situation, attending to leakages, removing illegal connections, and implementing a demand management strategy.

 

Short-term and immediate recommendations include providing residents with immediate relief alternatives, such as bowsers and functioning boreholes, and addressing immediate infrastructure issues.

 

Long-term solutions include upgrading the water supply system, exploring alternative power supply options, and strengthening revenue base and generation.

 

The residents of Kadoma are deeply concerned about the involvement of Council employees in illegal activities and are urging the Council to take swift action to address this issue.

 

“We are shocked and disappointed that Council employees are involved in illegal connections. This is unacceptable and must be addressed immediately,” said Mrs Mary Nhondo, a 65 year old ward 2 resident.

 

“The Council must implement a system of checks and balances to prevent such activities in the future and hold accountable those responsible for the illegal connections,” said Mr. Farai Chokoda

 

The residents also expressed frustration with the lack of transparency and accountability within the Council.

 

“We need transparency and accountability within the Council. We need to know what is happening with our water supply and who is responsible for the problems,” said a resident.

 

In the report Kadoma community council said they are committed to engage with the city council on a regular basis to check on progress concerning the urgent water situation in the city.

 

“Residents associations must monitor the situation and make sure that Kadoma city Council must ensure that the necessary steps are taken to address the water crisis,” said Thabani Ndlovu, ward 9 resident.

 

The residents of Kadoma are eagerly waiting for the Council to take action and address the water crisis.