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Plea for boreholes in 'affluent' suburbs
08 Nov 2020 at 07:18hrs | Views
BULAWAYO councillor Silas Chigora has implored the local authority to drill boreholes in the city's affluent suburbs, saying residents there are struggling to access water amid severe shortages affecting the city.
Chigora made the remarks during a full council meeting last Wednesday.
He urged council to desist from solely relying on donors to sink boreholes in communities but find alternative sources of funding.
"Only a handful of people in those areas have boreholes in their yards," Chigora said.
"May the council consider sinking boreholes especially in areas such as Queens Park and Woodville. I have been getting calls from residents as early as 2am complaining they don't have water."
He said he had tried to explain to the residents that most of the boreholes in communities were donated and the donors usually determine the location.
Chigora made the remarks during a full council meeting last Wednesday.
He urged council to desist from solely relying on donors to sink boreholes in communities but find alternative sources of funding.
"Only a handful of people in those areas have boreholes in their yards," Chigora said.
"May the council consider sinking boreholes especially in areas such as Queens Park and Woodville. I have been getting calls from residents as early as 2am complaining they don't have water."
He said he had tried to explain to the residents that most of the boreholes in communities were donated and the donors usually determine the location.
Source - newsday
