Vice President Mutale Nalumango is impressed with progress made on the construction works of the urban renewal project, in Kanyama Constituency of Lusaka.

Speaking after she toured the project, Mrs Nalumamgo stated that even with resource limitations, the Zambia National Service (ZNS) remained determined to complete the construction works of two drainage system projects in the constituency. 

The Vice President assured that the government will channel every available resource to the project so that Kanyama and other areas are not flooded when the country is faced with heavy rains.

The Vice President called for water harvesting initiatives to be incorporated in the project so that the water can be reused

She emphasized on the need to store the water, stating that it will be required for use especially amid weather uncertainties.

“We will continue to work on the challenges so that you can do the work. And while we are doing this, you should help us to have the drawings already done so that this is where all the Lusaka water can rest,” Mrs Nalumango implored ZNS.

She also urged the residents of Kanyama not to dump waste in the drainages to avoid blockages.

Mrs Nalumango stated that the project is also government’s measure to avoid outbreaks of waterborne diseases that are extensive during the rainy season.

Earlier, the Vice President interacted with children, whom she encouraged to concentrate on education.

Meanwhile, Kanyama Urban Renewal Project Manager, Major Simon Zulu stated the current plan of draining the water, channeling it into a defined drainage.

The project, which is aimed at addressing the frequent flooding in the area,  involves the construction of a 7.2-kilometre drainage system along Kalusha Bwalya Road, and a 400-metre drainage system along 70-70 Road.