Story by Owen Mandovha, Business Reporter
The Pomona Waste to Energy Plant will consume at least 1 000 tonnes of waste to generate more than 20 megawatts of power, which will be fed into the national grid.
Apart from the ancillary structures in the form of a recreational park, Geo Pomona’s Waste to Energy Plant is expected to produce up to 22 megawatts of electricity and the main structure will be completed by the end of 2025.
“Plant construction will begin in year 3, which is next year, and it will be consuming up to 1 000 tonnes of waste to produce between 16 to 22 megawatts of electricity,” said GeoPomona Waste Management Company chief executive officer and executive chairman, Mr Dilesh Nguwaya.
Acting Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable July Moyo revealed that the project will be replicated in other towns and cities countrywide.
“This magnificent project is a huge intervention in waste management and as the government, we need this to be replicated in Ruwa, Chitungwiza, Norton and Epworth,” said Honourable Moyo.
Vice President General (Rtd) Dr Constantino Chiwenga referred to the project as yet another transformative initiative under the Second Republic.
“The Second Republic is determined to transform people’s lives as this project will bring electricity to the national grid while at the same time providing modern waste-to-energy management solutions,” he said.
Vice President Kembo Mohadi underscored that the Second Republic will remain relentless in bringing projects such as Pomona with huge economic spinoffs to locals and the economy.
He said, “Government will leave no one and no place behind as the project will create jobs for the locals and also provide various economic benefits to the economy.”
Residents have applauded the government for coming up with a project that has created a livable environment while also applauding the rehabilitation of road infrastructure around the area which was in total neglect.
