Locadia Mavhudzi Midlands Correspondent
Government has approved Shurugwi town’s $6,2 million budget which will enable council to rehabilitate water and waste infrastructure.

Shurugwi Town Secretary Mr Solomon Siziba said the budget, which is $2,2 million higher than last year’s $4 million, sailed through, with Government ordering that they prioritise service delivery.

“Government has approved our 2019 budget of $6,2 million with minor amendments,” he said. “We have set aside general expenses costs at $3,5 million, while employee costs will gobble $1 million and capital expenditure is at $1,6 million.

“Our major project for this year is the expansion of the Sebanga water reticulation system, which will cost $1 million.”

Mr Siziba said the authority has also partnered with Zimasco for a water augmentation programme, which is expected to cost $300 000.

“We are partnering Zimasco for the project of abstracting water from their boreholes,” he said. “So, we want to lay water pipes so that all areas in town have access to potable water.”

Mr Siziba said road rehabilitation will take up $200 000 while more funds were expected from Zinara.

“For roads upgrading and resurfacing we have allocated $200 000 with priority being the central business district as we try to improve the current image of the town. On social services, we are going to equip the Sebanga Extension Clinic,” he said.

“We recently completed the construction of the modern clinic in this high-density area and the next stage is equipping it so that people can begin to access health services.”

Meanwhile, the recurrent water shortages bedeviling Shurugwi have been attributed to dwindling raw water reserves at the town’s main water source, Impali Source Dam, and the town’s growing population.

Mr Siziba said they have since introduced strict water rationing in a bid to conserve their limited raw water reserves.

Under the latest water rationing regime residents receive water supply three days a week.

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