Coltart hails progress on Bulawayo City Hall fountain rehabilitation

BULAWAYO – Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has praised the rapid progress in the rehabilitation of the fountain outside the Bulawayo City Council City Hall, describing the project as a symbolic marker of the city’s broader transformation agenda.


Coltart said contractors have indicated that the fountain is expected to be filled by the end of the week and undergo testing on Saturday, ahead of next week’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), where the city will host several ambassadors.

“I am grateful that it appears it will be ready for next week’s Trade Fair,” he said, expressing appreciation to Town Clerk Christopher Dube, Engineer Dibidi and the local contracting companies involved.

The mayor acknowledged that while the fountain upgrade does not directly address urgent service‑delivery challenges such as potholes and water shortages, it represents an important step in revitalising the city’s image.

“As I have said repeatedly, this doesn’t improve the day‑to‑day lives of residents, but it is a symbolic act of where we want to take our great city,” Coltart said.

He added that the upgraded fountain will feature modern enhancements, including improved cleaning systems, colourful lighting and more powerful water‑jet sprays, making it superior to the previous structure.

Coltart said the project reflects a broader vision to transform Bulawayo into one of Africa’s most attractive and vibrant urban centres.

“Our vision is to do the same in every sector — to transform our city into one of the most beautiful and lively cities in Africa,” he said.