{"id":104767,"date":"2025-02-18T22:19:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T20:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/private-school-in-chegutu-fights-construction-of-cement-plant-in-close-proximity"},"modified":"2025-02-20T23:48:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T21:48:04","slug":"private-school-in-chegutu-fights-construction-of-cement-plant-in-close-proximity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/private-school-in-chegutu-fights-construction-of-cement-plant-in-close-proximity","title":{"rendered":"Private School In Chegutu Fights Construction Of Cement Plant In Close Proximity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Bryden Country School in Chegutu, Mashonaland West Province, is opposing the construction of a new cement manufacturing plant by Shuntai Investments Private Limited, which is set to have a projected capacity of 800,000 tonnes per annum, due to its proximity to the school.<\/p>\n

According to Business Times, the project, expected to create 800 direct jobs once fully operational, is part of Shuntai\u2019s broader expansion plans, which include a large-scale cement and lime factory in Bindura with a 1.2 million-tonne cement production line and a 600,000-tonne lime production line.<\/p>\n

Shuntai also plans to establish a grinding station in Bulawayo with a 400,000-tonne annual capacity.<\/p>\n

When all projects are operational, Shuntai aims to produce a combined total of 3 million tonnes of cement and lime annually, supporting both the construction and metallurgical industries and generating thousands of jobs.<\/p>\n

However, Bryden Country School claims it was excluded from key consultative processes, particularly the ongoing environmental impact assessment.<\/p>\n

The school\u2019s authorities argue that they only received relevant documentation last year and were not adequately engaged in discussions.<\/p>\n

In response, the school has taken to social media to rally parents and the local community in opposition to the project.<\/p>\n

Their main concerns include potential dust and air pollution, noise pollution, water contamination, and increased traffic, given the site\u2019s proximity to the school campus.<\/p>\n

Shuntai\u2019s General Manager, Bin Zhou, has attempted to allay these concerns, assuring the public that the plant will use advanced technology designed to minimize environmental impact. Said Zhou:<\/p>\n

This technology is highly advanced and captures air with an efficiency of 95%. It also employs equipment that operates nearly silently, minimising noise within the facility.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the plant design incorporates a closed-loop recycling system for underground water water, which will be reused with minimal waste directed to our garden irrigation.<\/p>\n

We are flexible and open to improvements, subject to the authorities\u2019 approval. We even met with the Bryden board on Monday, where we discussed constructing a road away from the school and keeping them informed at every stage of the project.<\/p>\n

Shuntai held a meeting at Bryden Country School on Monday, chaired by the school\u2019s board chairman, Ahmed Noor, before proceeding with a tour of the school.<\/p>\n

During the meeting, Shuntai\u2019s General Manager, Zhou, said the company began on-site operations in late January and is currently focused on constructing staff accommodations. In this initial phase, 250 workers, primarily local hires, have been employed.<\/p>\n

Zhou also said the company has already built modern housing for 14 families who were relocated and compensated as part of the project.<\/p>\n

Once all necessary approvals are obtained, the construction of the cement plant is expected to take 10 months before production begins.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Bryden Country School in Chegutu, Mashonaland West Province, is opposing the construction of a new cement manufacturing plant by Shuntai Investments Private Limited, which is set to have a projected capacity of 800,000 tonnes per annum, due to its proximity to the school. 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