Zimbabwe approves new building technology for housing project
Zimbabwe approves new building technology for housing project
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The Cabinet of Zimbabwe has approved a new building technology being tried out in a major Dzivarasekwa complex of 1 400 flats that Treasury has already allocated US $1bn. According to Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, Cabinet was briefed on the use of new technology in housing construction as part of the strategy to speed up home building as it allows costs to be cut, at times by as much as half.
New housing technology
“Cabinet was informed that the technology, which is already in use in the Dzivarasekwa flats project, involves two options, namely: brick and mortar, and concrete. The housing designs will involve two and three-bedroomed flats, with social amenities such as water and sewer reticulation and electricity from renewable energy. The designs fit well into the Smart City concept. The alt
Treasury provides $1bn for housing
Zvamaida Murwira
Senior Reporter
Construction of 200 000 low-cost houses and flats by 2023 is on course, with Cabinet approving the new building technology being tried out this year in a major Dzivarasekwa complex of 1 400 flats that Treasury has already allocated $1 billion.
Also at yesterday’s meeting, Cabinet gave the green light to the department of roads within the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development to take over and repair specific roads falling under urban councils as the Second Republic led by President Mnangagwa escalates efforts to enhance service delivery and for the attainment of Vision 2030.
Speaking after the meeting, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said Cabinet was briefed on the use of new technology in housing construction as part of the strategy to speed up home building as it allows costs to be cut, at times by as much as half.
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