Sikonge DC pushes for urgent Utatya Dam rehabilitation

TABORA: SIKONGE District Commissioner, Michael Semindu has called for urgent rehabilitation of Utatya Dam to improve access to water for residents of Sikonge District in Tabora Region.

He made the call yesterday during a visit to inspect the dam’s condition and assess water availability in the district.

Mr Semindu said urgent measures were needed to address the challenges facing the dam and restore its capacity to serve residents.

“This visit aim to establish the situation on the ground and identify measures needed to improve water supply in the district,” he said.

The district commissioner also urged the relevant authorities to ensure residents had access to water while efforts to repair the main water supply pipeline were being undertaken.

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In a separate development, Mr Semindu visited Mazinge Health Centre, where he stressed the need to maintain environmental cleanliness and improve staff accountability in service delivery.

He urged health workers to discharge their duties with integrity, observe professional ethics and ensure patients received services in a clean environment and in accordance with established healthcare procedures.

The visits form part of the Sikonge District leadership’s efforts to monitor service delivery, identify challenges facing residents and ensure that appropriate solutions are implemented promptly