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Mhondoro-Ngezi Rural District Council (RDC) plans to construct a bridge across Gwazane River, a block at Gweshe Clinic and an additional school at Turf Township as part of its 100-day programme.

The local authority also intends to develop Lalela Mine, including 29 hectares of gum plantations. Further, the sewer reticulation system at the district’s 71 commercial stands will be revamped. In a recent interview, Mhondoro-Ngezi District planner Mr Timothy Sithole said a number of projects had already begun.

“We have so far completed the site planning and land clearing at the additional primary school we are constructing at Turf Township and the estimated cost is $75 000,” he said.

“We believe, through community participation, work will be expedited since the community will supply bricks and building brigades. Construction of a four-barrelled shelvet bridge across Gwazane River has already been completed. What is only left are the rail paintings, but the bridge is now trafficable already.”

Council, said Mr Sithole, was planning to construct a main block at Gweshe Clinic, ablution facilities and improving water supply.

“The project is almost 90 percent complete,” he said.

The RDC will also establish 29 more hectares of gum plantations to the already existing 18 hectares.

“We have so far injected $5 300 into the 29-hectare gum plantation project at Turf to add to the existing plantation of 18 hectares, which is ready for harvesting,” said Mr Sithole.

“We are already reaping some rewards through sale of untreated poles to customers who used to get supplies from Makoni. Though the project is still at its infancy, it is promising because we now supply big companies like Zimplats and other customers.”