“SEWAGE RELIEF IN SIGHT!” Chitungwiza Municipality Resumes Work on $2 Million Zengeza Sewer Outfall Project
Written By: Lovemore Meya & Mhepo News Desk | Updated: October 29, 2026 | 3 min read
Long-suffering residents in Zengeza and St Mary’s are finally set for much-needed relief from persistent sewage overflows as the Chitungwiza Municipality officially resumes construction on the critical 3.5-kilometer Zengeza Sewer Outfall pipeline.
The multi-million-dollar initiative, previously stalled due to financial constraints, has been re-energized following a recent government cash disbursement. Dive into our complete breakdown of project financing, timelines, and community reactions.
Zengeza Sewer Outfall: Essential Project Facts
Here is an analytical summary of the scope, funding, and current progress of Chitungwiza's major sanitation rehabilitation initiative.
Sewer Rehabilitation Fact Sheet
Rehabilitating a 3.5 km pipeline from the Zengeza Outfall plant to Zengeza 5, plus the Zengeza 4 Pagomba sewer project.
$2 million total across two lots, backed by $1.6 million in government devolution funds and $440,000 for Pagomba.
The project has reached 68% completion, verified during performance assessor reviews for Acting Town Clerk Mr Japson Nemuseso.
Devolution Funds Release Revives 60-Day Completion Target
The project had previously faced severe stagnation after initial timelines were missed due to a lack of government funding, forcing the contractor to temporarily pull off-site.
Disbursement of Outstanding Funds:“The government recently released funds to clear outstanding interim payment certificates, which brought the contractor back on site. The contractor now has an active 60-day window to complete all remaining works.”
Additionally, the local authority is maximizing resources by utilizing 9.88 kilometers of piping material donated back in 2020 by the African Development Bank, ensuring cost-effective execution across the entire $2 million sanitation intervention.
Residents Express Relief Amid Wider Infrastructure Concerns
Communities across Zengeza and St Mary’s, which have endured severe health hazards and unbearable foul odours from raw sewage spills, welcomed the resumption of construction with cautious optimism.
“At least we can see some progress,” shared one anonymous local resident. “Living in an environment heavily polluted with raw sewage was unbearable, especially with children. I hope the municipality continues this positive trajectory.”
Frequently Asked Questions
The project involves rehabilitating a 3.5-kilometer pipeline from the Zengeza Outfall plant to Zengeza 5, alongside a separate $440,000 project for the Zengeza 4 Pagomba sewer system.
The $2 million overall project is backed by $1.6 million in government devolution funds, supplemented by piping materials originally donated in 2020 by the African Development Bank.
Following the release of funds to settle outstanding contractor payments, the project has been given a strict 60-day completion window and currently stands at 68% overall progress.
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