Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. KADOMA residents endured severe water shortages after a transformer at Claw Dam Water Station blew up, crippling the water treatment and distribution system in the city.
The transformer failure left significant portions of the community without reliable access to clean water, creating challenges for households, businesses, and public services.
Claw Dam, with a capacity of 67 343 megalitres, plays a critical role in the provision of the precious liquid to residents of Kadoma.
Pasi Dam adds another 25 600 megalitres, bringing the total to 92 943 megalitres.
Kadoma mayor, Nigel Ruzario, said the transformer significantly disrupted the city’s water supply system.
“The previous transformer was burnt and required rewinding, which significantly impacted the water supply,” he said.
Ruzario said the crisis prompted swift intervention by Simrac Mining which donated a 1MVA transformer to restore the city’s water pumping capacity.
“This kind of gesture will greatly alleviate the water challenges we have faced over the past weeks,” he said.
“With the new 1MVA transformer donated by Simrac Mining, we will be able to run two pumps instead of one, effectively doubling the pumping capacity.”
He said the donation would ensure consistent pumping, enabling regular water distribution and accessibility.
“The availability of water depends on several factors and constant power supply is one of the critical ones,” he said.
“With this new transformer, we are confident that we will be able to provide a more reliable water supply to our community.”
Simrac Mining manager Prosper Muringiswa said the donation was part of the company’s corporate social responsibility.
“This transformer will go a long way in addressing the water challenges faced by Kadoma residents. We are thrilled that it will bring water closer to their doorstep,” he said.
“We are committed to supporting the community’s development and well-being, and this donation is evidence of that commitment.”
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