EIZ ON UNPLANNED SETTLEMENTS

By Christabel Lumingu:The Engineering Institution of Zambia -EIZ- says the rampant growth of unplanned settlements in the country is making it hard for Local Authorities and the central government to provide quality services to the people.EIZ -President Eugene Haazele says it is difficult to provide roads, drainages and other infrastructure in areas which are not properly planned.Mr. Haazele says the absence of these services may lead to flooding and mismanagement of solid waste.He told ZNBC news that there is therefore need to embark on proper planning of the spontaneous settlements to address the arising challenges.Meanwhile Local Government Minister Charles Banda says Government is in the process of sourcing for funds to improve unplanned settlements across the country.Mr. Banda noted that the cost of upgrading these areas is massive hence the need for other stakeholders to offer technical and financial support. Post Views: 16
News Source: ZNBC

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