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Eastern suburbs get lease of life as water supplies resume after years of dry spells
Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA)
February 24, 2010

Harare eastern suburbs of Masasa, Mabvuku-Tafara, Glen Lorne, Chisipite and parts of Mandara started receiving water supplies after more than two years of a dry spell. Water supplies resumed on Thursday evening in most of these areas. The new development has been attributed to the repairing of a major leak along the Letombo mainline, which had not been fixed for more than two years. Water supplies in Msara Park resumed after four consecutive weeks of a dry spell.

Greendale also received water supplies but residents have complained of the poor quality. It has been reported that the water has mouldy substances, which are green in colour. The pipe leaked in Fallon Avenue has resulted in large amounts of treated water being lost. It has been like that for over 3 years now. In kampfinsa and areas near Courtney Selous School, the pressure of water is very low.

Braeside received water on three occasions during the past week but the water was muddy and brownish in colour. Residents who reside in Derbyshire and Zindoga areas of Waterfalls have also raised concerns on the quality of water. In Uplands and Parktown, the pressure of the water is usually low during daytime and high during the night.

Refuse collection

Greendale - Refuse is not being collected and residents have resorted to digging up pits in their backyards. Dumping sites have sprouted at an undeveloped area in Latimer road towards Harare drive and near Masasa shopping center behind the water tanks. Industries and households are also dumping garbage in the area.

Braeside - Garbage trucks are seen moving around empty because they do not notify residents in time. Dumping sites have also mushroomed in the area for example corner Joshua Nkomo and Geepe Road behind Crandorne Post Office, corner Joshua Nkomo and Caen road.

Waterfalls - refuse was last collected last year in July and now residents have dug up pits in their backyards. Residents have also resorted to burning garbage, which is not environmentally healthy as it leads to air pollution.

Dzivarasekwa - Dumpsites have mushroomed along Kubatana road, Taderera curve and Dzivarasekwa 2 shops. The rubbish bins, which were placed at the shops by GOAL, have filled up and they are spilling garbage on the ground.

Glen Norah - In Glen Norah B, the space behind Glen Norah High 2 is slowly turning into a heap of garbage. In Glen Norah A, garbage is accumulating near Zuvarabuda Primary School and the open area near Gazaland shopping center.

Electricity

The level of power cuts has increased in most suburbs during the past week due to the rains. The situation has however, been worsened by ZEDC that has embarked ona disconnection exercise for residents who have outstanding bills.

CHRA remains committed to advocating for good, transparent and accountable local governance as well as lobbying for quality municipal services.

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