Executive Mayor, Cllr Freda Nkondo, led an oversight visit to the Mutale Raw Potable Bulk Water System Upgrade Project in Tshilamba Village to assess progress and ensure that the allocated funds are being used effectively. She was accompanied by Members of the Executive Council, representatives from the Netshandama Royal Council, and the Acting Municipal Manager, who also serves as the General Manager for Technical Services.
“We are here today to monitor the progress of the project and ensure that the budget is being spent responsibly,” said the Executive Mayor during her opening remarks. The project, officially handed over on 23 December 2024, commenced in April 2025 and is expected to be completed by April 2026. It has already created job opportunities for local residents, with several general workers recruited from the surrounding communities.
The scope of the project includes the rehabilitation of the existing water treatment plant, and the construction of a new facility aimed at resolving long-standing water supply challenges in the area. As of now, the project stands at 24.8% completion. “We are satisfied and impressed by the progress made so far. It gives us confidence that by April 2026, the people of this area will finally have reliable access to water. I remain committed to the promise I made when I took over the office and introduced the #HinwaMati / #RinwaMadi campaign,” said the Executive Mayor.
The oversight visit reaffirmed the municipality’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable community development through infrastructure investment.