The Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle housing and sanitation project is driving Lupane’s urban transformation, with more than 400 residential stands now serviced as the government continues investing in infrastructure to modernise Matabeleland North’s provincial capital.
The progress came into focus during a tour of the project by the parliamentary portfolio committee on local government, public works and national housing, which visited the site to assess implementation and appreciate milestones achieved so far.
“Our constitutional mandate is to provide oversight over the government programmes and ensure public resources deliver the intended benefits to communities,” said committee chairperson Maxmore Njanji.
“We are here to appreciate the progress made, identify any implementation gaps and make recommendations that will help bring this important project to completion.”
The project has delivered communal sanitation facilities, water supply and storm-water drainage infrastructure, benefiting hundreds of households, including civil servants allocated residential stands.
Lupane Local Board engineer Phillip Nguni said the project had laid a solid foundation for the town’s future growth.
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“We appreciate the government’s continued support through this project,” Nguni said.
“It has brought essential services to hundreds of households and provides a strong foundation for Lupane’s future growth.
“Our vision is to extend modern sewer reticulation to the entire town so that every resident benefits from quality infrastructure.”
He added that Lupane’s water production currently exceeds demand, placing the town in a strong position to accommodate future expansion and investment.
The parliamentary portfolio committee welcomed plans to establish a comprehensive sewer reticulation system and treatment plant for the entire town, while encouraging continued collaboration between the government, the Local Board and development partners to mobilise resources for the completion of outstanding works.
Once completed, the Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle project is expected to improve living standards, promote orderly urban development and strengthen Lupane’s role as a growing provincial capital.