Budiriro Resident Fined for Connecting Neighbours to Borehole
In a formal letter, City of Harare’s Director of Works, Engineer Isaac Chawatama ordered the resident to pay US$13 813,51
Budiriro Resident Fined for Connecting Neighbours to Borehole
A Budiriro 3 resident has been fined US$13,813.51 by the City of Harare for damaging public roads while connecting water from their privately drilled borehole to other households.
The move by the City of Harare to fine the resident has sparked outrage and criticism from Zimbabweans.
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In a formal letter, City of Harare’s Director of Works, Engineer Isaac Chawatama, explained that the resident violated city regulations by allowing unauthorized water pipe installations, which resulted in road damage.
“It has been brought to my attention that a borehole was drilled at your residence and water is being distributed to other households. In doing so, roads were cut without authority from the Roads Section of City of Harare.
“In view of the above, you are requested to come to Room 411, 4th Floor, Cleveland House where you are supposed to get an invoice to pay a penalty fee of thirteen thousand eight hundred and thirteen dollars and fifty-one cents ($13 813,51 USD).”
Budiriro Resident Fined for Connecting Neighbours to Borehole
Engineer Isaac Chawatama demanded that all damaged roads be repaired within 48 hours of receiving the notice.
Additionally, the resident was instructed to settle the penalty within seven days or face further enforcement actions.
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