Town Council’s new regulation aims to prevent substandard tank stands, ensuring community safety and preserving infrastructure.
Property owners in Rusape are now required to obtain certification before installing water tank stands, following a new directive from the Rusape Town Council.
The move addresses concerns over substandard tank stands that have been deemed a potential risk to community safety and local infrastructure.
According to a statement from the Rusape Town Council, the new regulation will ensure that all water tank stands meet safety and quality standards.
The council emphasized that improperly constructed tank stands can lead to significant hazards, including tank collapse and damage to surrounding property.
In the statement Rusape Council, explained that substandard tank stands could pose serious risks to residents and public infrastructure, particularly during adverse weather conditions such as heavy rains or strong winds. The certification process will involve a thorough inspection of the tank stands’ design and structural integrity.
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“Water tank stands must be able to support the weight of full tanks and withstand various weather conditions. We have had incidents where poorly built stands have caused damage to nearby structures or posed dangers to the community,” reads the statement.
Under the new directive, property owners in Rusape will be required to submit plans for their water tank stands to the council before installation. The council will then issue certification after ensuring the stand meets safety standards.
This step is expected to improve the overall safety and reliability of water storage systems in the town.
The Rusape Town Council has reassured residents that the certification process will not be cumbersome and will ensure long-term safety for the community. The new regulation is part of ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and prevent avoidable accidents that could jeopardise residents’ well-being.
Rusape Council statement:
