Officials
from
both
parties
met
on
Friday
to
finalise
arrangements
for
the
supply,
installation,
and
commissioning
of
the
meters.
Discussions
also
covered
a
new
digital
billing
system
and
the
vital
rehabilitation
of
the
Morton
Jaffray
water
treatment
plant
and
associated
supply
infrastructure.
The
upgrade
to
Morton
Jaffray
is
expected
to
boost
production
and
pumping
capacity
from
350
to
520
megalitres
daily,
with
the
ultimate
goal
of
the
plant
operating
at
full
capacity.
Improvements
to
the
water
distribution
network,
including
pipe
replacement
across
the
city,
were
also
a
key
talking
point.
This
initiative
is
meant
to
address
widespread
complaints
from
Harare
residents
about
estimated
water
bills.
With
the
introduction
of
smart
prepaid
meters,
consumers
will
only
pay
for
the
exact
amount
of
water
they
consume.
Both
Harare
City
Council
and
Helcraw
Water
will
soon
officially
launch
the
project,
urging
residents
to
prepare
for
the
changes
which
are
set
to
improve
water
distribution
across
Greater
Harare.
Harare
Mayor,
Councillor
Jacob
Mafume,
said
that
prepaid
systems
are
becoming
commonplace,
citing
electricity
as
an
example.
He
stressed
that
the
new
water
meters
would
prove
more
cost-effective
for
residents.
Helcraw
boss,
Farai
Jere,
confirmed
that
all
necessary
equipment
for
the
project’s
success
has
been
secured.