Chitungwiza- St Mary’s legislator Brighton Mazhindu today officiated the dual handover of a lifesaving culvert bridge and a solar-powered borehole, framing the projects as fundamental interventions for safety, dignity, and equitable development in his constituency.

The ceremonies, attended by Acting Town Clerk Nemuseso and Her Worship Mayor Rosaria Mangoma, saw Mazhindu address two pressing community crises with a tone of decisive action and a call for shared responsibility.

At the boundary of Ward 3 and Ward 4, Mazhindu handed over a new culvert bridge at Chaminuka Primary School, citing a history of danger that culminated in a near-fatal incident.

“We are all aware that two children nearly lost their lives here,” Mazhindu stated bluntly to residents and schoolchildren. “That was a clear call for action. Waiting any longer would have meant gambling with human life.”

He emphasized that the bridge, constructed following urgent pleas from the school and community, was “not just infrastructure; but that it is a safety intervention” designed to ensure children can access education without fear.

Earlier, at a site between Ward 1 and Ward 3, the MP presided over the handover of a solar-powered borehole, drilled using the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Declaring access to clean water a basic right, Mazhindu said the project was a direct response to chronic water shortages.

Highlighting a theme of unity, he noted the strategic placement was deliberate. “It reflects our belief in unity, shared responsibility, and equitable development. This facility belongs to both communities,” he said.

In both instances, Mazhindu formally transferred ownership and maintenance responsibility to the local authority, Chitungwiza Municipality, but stressed that sustainability hinges on community partnership.

He urged residents to safeguard the borehole from vandalism and use it responsibly, warning that neglected infrastructure ultimately hurts the community.

The MP praised the collaborative efforts of the Council, engineers, and community leaders in realizing the projects. “This borehole is a symbol of what we can achieve when we work together,” he said, a sentiment echoed in his address where he thanked the community for raising their concerns.

The attendance of senior council officials underscored the institutional handover. Acting Town Clerk Japson Nemuseso and Mayor Rosaria Mangoma witnessed the MP’s recommendation that the council must provide proper administration and technical oversight for the new assets.

Concluding the day of handovers, Mazhindu’s message was clear: proactive, collaborative governance can restore dignity and prevent tragedy.

“Let us continue working together to address challenges before they turn into tragedies,” he stated, leaving the communities with two tangible testaments to that philosophy.