Gweru City Council has embarked on major renovations of its buildings as part of efforts to achieve smart city status and make it attractive to investors.
Mayor Martin Chivhoko said major rehabilitation works have been carried out at the Town House as well as the administration and revenue hall in Mboka 6 suburb.
“In addition to infrastructure development, we are also focusing on renovating our city council’s buildings across the city to improve its aesthetics,” Chivhoko said during an ordinary council meeting.
“We envision a city that is not only functional, but also beautiful and inviting.
“By enhancing the look and feel of our city, we aim to make it a place where residents can take pride and visitors can enjoy.”
The council boss urged business owners to complement the efforts being made by the local authority and also renovate their buildings.
“Thus being said we encourage the business community to renovate and upgrade their buildings,” he said.
“As we look into the future, we also need to focus on renovating all our buildings and infrastructure.
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“This will not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of our city, but also provide better facilities for residents and businesses.
“We are committed to upgrading our city’s infrastructure including roads, public buildings and community facilities.”
Chivhoko said council tarred Chidanana road in Mkoba in a bid to improve access and mobility by motorists and boost economic activity in the area.
He said the council was committed to constructing a durable and well-maintained road network in the city.
Gweru Progressive Residents and Ratepayers Development Association executive director, David Chikore, said residents welcomed council’s revamp of its infrastructure and urged business proprietors to rehabilitate their premises.
“Some of the buildings we have in the city have long been an eyesore and this paints a bad image of the city,” Chikore said.
“There is a need for the renovation of the properties and ensuring that they resonate well with a modern city.
“We have seen some buildings with cracks and peeling paint and this should be a thing of the past for a provincial capital that strives to be a smart city.”
In recent months there have been new buildings constructed by business owners and commissioned by the local authority that have changed the face of the city.
