Harare council pledges to protect wetlands and recreational spaces from developments
Harare council pledges to protect wetlands and recreational spaces from developments
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Harare City Council says it will step up efforts to protect recreational centres and environmentally sensitive areas from developments that undermine their intended purpose and ecological value.
The city’s Sports and Culture Committee chairperson, Councillor Stanley Manyenga, said council has a responsibility to safeguard open spaces meant for recreation and ensure that any approved use preserves the environment and benefits residents.
His comments follow concerns raised by residents about developments in an area near Lord Malvern High School in Waterfalls.
“As the Sports and Culture Committee, our duty is to safeguard those recreational centres,” Cllr Manyenga said.
“Of course, people apply for them, but at the same time, when they are allocated by the council, we expect them to maintain the environment in that regard.”
He said where land includes wetlands or other sensitive ecosystems, it should be used in ways that limit environmental harm.
“If it is a wetland and it has been allocated by the council, it should be used in a way that does not affect the environment, such as establishing a park, garden or wedding venue that residents can use without putting up buildings or anything that destroys that kind of environment,” he said.
In recent years, the City of Harare has increased measures aimed at protecting wetlands, open spaces and recreational facilities amid rising pressure from urban expansion and land development.
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