Online Reporter
Diana Nherera
Acting Harare mayor, Councillor Temany Utete, says Harare aims to be a liveable and smart city of choice by 2030.
Speaking at the Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trust annual residents service delivery conference today, Cllr Utete said this entails the availability of services such as water, seamless waste management systems, good roads and all amenities.
“To achieve the same, the City of Harare is working with the Government in securing partnerships to enhance service delivery, as the city cannot do it alone,” he said.
“The strategy that we have developed is moving from traditional, overburdened municipal models to robust Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
“Collaboration with specialised private partners like Geo Pomona and Helcraw is the solution for long-standing infrastructure challenges.
“Through PPPs, we can efficiently deliver projects while sharing risks and rewards. This collaborative approach will enable us to innovate and improve service delivery.”
Cllr Utete said current projects are the Shawasha Market, where a feasibility study has been done, awaiting submission and approval by the Zimbabwe Development Agency and the Mbare and Glenview markets.
“Mbare Phase 1 market is now operational and works are in progress for Phase 2 (Tsiga). Glen View project preparation is in progress,” he said.
Cllr Utete said the rehabilitation of wastewater infrastructure is expected to be done through a combination of a PPP with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, City of Harare and a private investor and through the city’s internally generated funds.
“Subject to all relevant approvals being granted, the total investment for the PPP is estimated at US$750 million,” he said.
“The project entails the introduction of new treatment technology that is compliant with environmental standards and also the replacement and upgrading of the wastewater pipe network.”
“While we appreciate the role of partnerships, we still need to improve the capacity to manage these in a way that provides mutual benefit and ensures delivery of sustainable and affordable service delivery.”
