Online Reporter
Herald Correspondent
Rehabilitation of the Harare Central Police Station and complex is gathering pace, with waterproofing now 95 percent complete, plumbing at 80 percent and electrical works at 75 percent.
The major facelift targets the Harare Metropolitan provincial headquarters, the Harare Central district headquarters, and the stations and other sections housed within the complex, including reception areas, detention cells, offices, roofing systems and the entire yard.
Project manager for contractor B and S Mcheken, Mr Brian Christmas, said significant progress had been recorded across several components of the project.
“The roof of the headquarters has been removed. Electrical works are 75 percent complete, while tiling for the first phase is 60 percent complete,” he said.
Mr Christmas said waterproofing was nearing completion, while window fabrication was also progressing well.
“Waterproofing is 95 percent complete and window fabrication is 60 percent complete,” he said.
Plumbing works, he said, were also at an advanced stage, with the main system already installed.
“Plumbing is 80 percent complete. We have completed the entire system, and what remains is water testing and connecting the flush systems,” said Mr Christmas.
The rehabilitation is being undertaken as part of a comprehensive modernisation programme aimed at improving the condition of the Harare Central complex and creating a more conducive working environment for police officers and members of the public. ZRP national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the scope of the project covered all critical infrastructure at the complex.
“The ZRP has embarked on a comprehensive modernisation, rehabilitation and repairs programme at the ZRP Harare Central complex,” he said.
“The extensive repairs will cover the provincial headquarters, district headquarters, stations and all sections housed at the premises, including the reception area, detention cells, roofing and waterproofing systems, as well as the entire yard.”
The project is expected to improve police infrastructure and working conditions while enhancing the environment in which members of the public access police services.
With several components already at advanced stages, the rehabilitation programme is steadily transforming the Harare Central complex as work progresses towards completion.
