Raw effluent from Bulawayo’s collapsing sewerage system flowing into Umguza River has reportedly caused the closure of one of the city’s prime tourist attractions, Umguza Yacht Club. The leisure resort is popular for boat cruising, horse riding and braais. The Umguza River is now being colonised with the deadly hyacinth weed which has completely covered the dam. Bulawayo City Council (BCC) engineering deputy director, Simela Dube told the Justice-led Commission that
This place is no longer functioning because of a collapsed sewer system. One of our sewer treatment plants has been discharging raw sewer into Umguza River and this has affected the dam.
We have already started refurbishing the collapsed sewer system. We recently completed excavating a new sewer trench which will address some of the challenges.
There used to be a lot of recreational activities at this site. Now as you can see, the place is deserted and in bad shape. There is no much business being generated here anymore.
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