DMMU National Coordinator Dr Gabriel Pollen says government needs US$1 billion to resolve the drainage problem in Lusaka. And Dr Pollen says it is unrealistic to expect that proactive measures today will completely wipe away the flooding issue in Lusaka, as the problem is complex and requires a lot resources. Speaking on Hot FM’s Hot Seat programme, Thursday, Dr Pollen said it would take several years to completely address the flooding problem in Lusaka, given the available resources. “When you understand the comprehensive and robust plan that has been put in place by the Lusaka City Council in the name of the Stormwater Management Master Plan, we need US$1 billion to sort out the Lusaka drainage problem. The Stormwater Management...

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