GWERU residents can heave a sigh of relief, since water woes may be a thing of the past as the city council’s supply dams are over 98% full, with some dams almost spilling, according to a council official.
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The acting director of engineering, Praymore Mhlanga, said he was happy with the current state of council dams following the good rains that were experienced countrywide.
He said the city’s major supply dam, Gwenoro, had gone up to about 98% full, while White Waters and Amapongokwe dams were almost spilling.
“The dams are now over 98% full and White Water and Amapongokwe dams are now spilling over,” he said.
This is a massive improvement compared to this time last year, when Gwenoro had recorded a meagre 15% and risked being decommissioned.
Mhlanga said the water should be enough to cater for the city for one-and-a-half years. The current state of dams has brought hope for residents in Mkoba, who have suffered numerous water cuts.
Some residents claim that they have not had running water for the past four years, relying on boreholes and unprotected wells.
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Despite supply dams being at close to capacity, Gweru might continue to face water problems as a result of ageing pumps.
In the proposed 2015 budget consultation meeting, it was discussed that over a million dollars had been allocated to rehabilitate pipes.
