A fortnight ago, the council announced that it was introducing solar traffic lights in order compensate for intermittent power availability due to load shedding.
Edgar Mwedzi, the Gweru Council Finance Director, said the new by-laws would see an introduction of reserved parking and a completely fresh system of vehicle clamping.
“We want to turn Gweru into a more modern city,” he said.
The measures, which will begin next year, will also help the city accrue more revenue to foot its operations after service providers and residents failed to settle their bills.
According to council records, the city is owed about $16 million by various corporates, in addition to government departments. Ministries of public works, water, defence, home affairs and health are among the list of defaulters.
“The new bylaws will therefore ensure that council has an additional source of income and they will improve our traffic situation for the benefit of residents,” said Mwedzi.
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