Online Reporter
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
BULAWAYO mayor Councillor David Coltart says the City needs at least US$15 million, annually, to maintain its existing road network, although the figure could be higher as some roads need total reconstruction.
He made the remarks during the commissioning of road maintenance equipment procured using 2025 fund disbursements from the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA).
The ceremony was held at the Large City Hall parking space on Friday.
Clr Coltart said council had passed a resolution to utilise part of its 2025 allocation — approximately ZWG 33 million — to purchase critical plant and equipment aimed at strengthening the city’s road rehabilitation capacity.
“This is part of a deliberate and collective effort between ZINARA and the Bulawayo City Council to empower our Works Department so that we no longer have to rely excessively on third parties, but can increasingly execute roadworks ourselves,” he said.
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