Nkana Water and Sewarage Company ( NWSCO )has spent over K3.6 Billion on the rehabilitation and construction of new sanitary facilities in Kitwe ‘s Wusakile Mine Township.
Nkana Water and Sewerage Company acting managing Director Kenneth Chense said the Company had secured a loan from the Africa Development Bank (ADB) to redesign the over loaded sewerage system and undertake other projects aimed at improving sanitation and hygiene in the City.
Speaking during commemorations to mark World Toilet day at Kitwe’s Kaunda Square today Mr. Chense said the Company was working on projects with special emphasis on promotion of improved sanitation and hygiene education particularly at household and community level.
He said the Company has constructed 18 toilets and installed sewage pipe network in Wusakioe bringing the total number to 846 at total cost of K3.6 Billion.
He added that there was need to celebrate November 19, which was toilet day to raise awareness about the need for good sanitation and practices world wide.
And speaking earlier at the same function Kitwe Mayor Councilor Steven Chipungu commended Nkana Water and Sewerage Company for its efforts in trying to improve the state of toilets in the City.
He said lack of access to clean water and decent sanitary facilities threatens the development and social well-being of any community.
He further said the City of Kitwe was currently faced with a major developmental challenge of proper access to appropriate and acceptable and affordable excreta disposal facilities.
The Mayor at the same function commended the Copper belt Energy Corporation for donating six dust bins to the Local Authority to enhance hygiene in the city.
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Good development….assuming that NWSCO is transparent and there was accountability for the expenditures.
Good news to Wusakile residents. This project has been long overdue. It is sad that in this time and age, people are still using communal toilets. Let this be a wake up call to the electorate to choose leaders who will bring development to their communities.