Makonde Rural District Council

Roads, Planning & Works

Safe infrastructure and orderly development across Makonde District.

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How this department helps you

Service information for residents, businesses and institutions

The department constructs and maintains roads, provides water and sanitation services, manages solid and liquid waste, maintains public facilities and council vehicles, and carries out land-use and development planning.

Services

What you can request or follow up

Road construction and maintenance

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Water provision and sewerage services

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Solid and liquid waste management

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Public sanitary facilities

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Building plan assessment and construction inspections

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Land-use planning, layouts, permits and development control

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Council vehicle and public works maintenance

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

2026-2030 Strategic Plan

Strategic focus areas

Roads, bridges, culverts and drainage

This priority supports Makonde RDC's commitment to sustainable development, transparent governance and improved service delivery.

Water, sanitation and waste services

This priority supports Makonde RDC's commitment to sustainable development, transparent governance and improved service delivery.

Land-use and development planning

This priority supports Makonde RDC's commitment to sustainable development, transparent governance and improved service delivery.

Public works and environmental management

This priority supports Makonde RDC's commitment to sustainable development, transparent governance and improved service delivery.

Department projects

Current and planned work

No department projects have been published yet.

Notices

Department updates

Makonde RDC Client Service Charter 2026
Please be advised that the Makonde Rural District Council Client Service Charter has been successfully uploaded. The document is now available for public access and will assist residents and stakeholders in understanding Council’s service standards, commitments, and expected turnaround times.
Client Charter - updated 2026.pdf
2026-07-08 15:47:09

REMARKS BY THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PROVINCIAL AFFAIRS AND DEVOLUTION MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE HON. MARIAN CHOMBO FOR MINISTER INTERFACE WITH CHINHOYI MUNICIPALITY AND MAKONDE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL 12 May 2026
Remarks
1 Remarks for interface Makonde district.docx
2026-05-18 16:39:27

Process

How requests are handled

Submit the location, service required and supporting plans or photographs.
A technical or planning officer assesses the request and arranges inspection where necessary.
The department communicates approval steps, scheduled work or corrective requirements.

Before you start

Useful details to prepare

Exact ward, road, stand or site location
Applicant contact and ownership/occupation details
Plans, photographs or prior reference numbers where applicable

Client and admin communication

Submit online, then track council feedback

Client requests from this department are routed through the portal so council officers can review, update status, upload documents where needed and send feedback back to the client record.

Client Portal Track Requests Message Council

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