adminJohn Murwira
ST IVES residents in Chinhoyi have clashed with the local authority for its failure to relocate a dumpsite.
They are also accusing them of wanting to parcel out residential stands around the dumpsite.
They said flies from the dumpsite have extended their breeding ground to surrounding residential areas.
Combined Chinhoyi Residents Association secretary-general, Numeri Gwazeni, said the dumpsite posed a health hazard.
“There are flies everywhere here, and to make matters worse, we receive water once a week for only two hours.
“So, imagine living close to the dumpsite with no water, it’s a health hazard. “We have been calling for the relocation of this dumpsite, but it seems our plea is landing on deaf ears.
“City fathers must bear with us and rectify the problem, and not just consider expansion without health and environmental assessment,” said Gwazeni.
Similar sentiments were echoed by Tapiwanashe Chikondowa from the Chinhoyi Residents Association, who urged Council to prioritise relocating the dumpsite.
He said the Council must provide water to St Ives residents.
Council’s director of health services, Dr William Mayabo, said there were plans to relocate the dumpsite.
“We have plans to relocate the dumpsite and are only awaiting approvals.
“Meanwhile, we are trying our level best to control flies through regular spraying,” he said.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter