Demolish the remaining structures on water pipe – East Ps

By Staff Reporter

Government has ordered the demolition of the remaining 12 structures built on water pipes in Chipata district in Eastern Province.

Provincial Permanent Secretary, Chanda Kasolo, said it had not been easy for Eastern Water and Sewerage Company to replace the obsolete asbestos pipes in order to improve water reticulation in the city.

“I will not allow illegality to continue….,” warned Kasolo.

Kasolo stated that if all the remaining structures are taken out, it would help in transforming Chipata into a modern city.

“Further more the need for the Chipata City Council and a joint security team to work with Eastern Water and Sewerage Company to ensure that all structures built on top of pipelines are completely demolished,” he said.