News / National
Villagers in Insiza appeal for funds to save dried-up dam
21 Nov 2024 at 13:01hrs | Views
Villagers in Singwambizi, Insiza District, under Chief Mafu, are seeking financial assistance to desilt their community dam, which has dried up for the first time since its construction in 1960.
The dam, a crucial resource for the community's agricultural activities, livestock, and domestic needs, has been instrumental in sustaining livelihoods for over six decades.
Thabani Tshuma, Chairperson of the Community Development Committee, expressed concern over the dire situation.
"This dam has been an asset to our community, supporting agricultural productivity and providing water for livestock and residents. It has never dried up since it was built in 1960. Unfortunately, this year, it has completely run dry due to siltation," Tshuma said.
To address the water crisis, villagers have resorted to digging a well in the middle of the dried-up dam to access underground water. However, this is a temporary measure that fails to meet the community's long-term needs.
"As a community, we assessed the situation and identified siltation as the primary cause of the dam's dryness," Tshuma added. "We convened to discuss possible solutions and decided to seek external funding while also contributing locally toward the dam's rehabilitation."
A contractor has been identified to undertake the desilting project, but financial resources are required to commence the work.
The community is calling on local authorities, businesses, and well-wishers to provide the necessary support to restore the dam and ensure the sustainability of their livelihoods.
Efforts to rehabilitate the dam are seen as critical to reviving agricultural productivity and securing water resources for the residents and their livestock.
Those willing to support this community initiative can use the following details:
Account Name: Thabani Tshuma
Account Number: 23073542243
Account Type: Nostro
Bank Name: First Capital Bank
Bank Address: JMN Nkomo Street
The villagers hope the project will restore their dam's functionality and safeguard their livelihoods.
The dam, a crucial resource for the community's agricultural activities, livestock, and domestic needs, has been instrumental in sustaining livelihoods for over six decades.
Thabani Tshuma, Chairperson of the Community Development Committee, expressed concern over the dire situation.
"This dam has been an asset to our community, supporting agricultural productivity and providing water for livestock and residents. It has never dried up since it was built in 1960. Unfortunately, this year, it has completely run dry due to siltation," Tshuma said.
To address the water crisis, villagers have resorted to digging a well in the middle of the dried-up dam to access underground water. However, this is a temporary measure that fails to meet the community's long-term needs.
"As a community, we assessed the situation and identified siltation as the primary cause of the dam's dryness," Tshuma added. "We convened to discuss possible solutions and decided to seek external funding while also contributing locally toward the dam's rehabilitation."
The community is calling on local authorities, businesses, and well-wishers to provide the necessary support to restore the dam and ensure the sustainability of their livelihoods.
Efforts to rehabilitate the dam are seen as critical to reviving agricultural productivity and securing water resources for the residents and their livestock.
Those willing to support this community initiative can use the following details:
Account Name: Thabani Tshuma
Account Number: 23073542243
Account Type: Nostro
Bank Name: First Capital Bank
Bank Address: JMN Nkomo Street
The villagers hope the project will restore their dam's functionality and safeguard their livelihoods.
Source - cite
