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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Engineering Excellence for Community Development

Our Engineering Team

Director of Engineering

THERA PAUL WALUSUNGU

Director of Engineering

Assistant Director

George Nanchengwa Syansingu

Assistant Director

Architect

Moses Bulaya

Architect

Civil Engineer

Kalunga Sishekano

Civil Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Richard Zimba

Electrical Engineer

Water Engineer

Ronald Chembe

Water Engineering Officer

Fire Officer

Hikabanze Brystal

Fire Officer

Assistant Electrical Engineer

Obed Chisele

Asst Electrical Engineer

Assistant Engineer

Mathews Phiri

Assistant Engineer

About Engineering Department

The Engineering Department is responsible for planning, designing, and overseeing all municipal infrastructure projects including roads, buildings, water systems, and electrical networks. We ensure all projects meet technical standards and serve community needs effectively.

Key Functions

Our department designs and maintains municipal infrastructure, ensures construction quality, manages public works projects, and provides technical expertise to other departments. We oversee urban planning, road maintenance, building safety, and utility systems.

Community Project Implementation Flow

  • Project Management: Identifies community needs → Plans infrastructure → Coordinates contractors
  • Architectural Services: Designs building plans → Ensures compliance with urban standards
  • Civil Engineering: Constructs roads, bridges, drainage systems supporting the project
  • Water Engineering: Installs water supply, sewage, and stormwater systems for the project
  • Electrical Engineering: Sets up power distribution, street lighting, ensures electrical safety
  • Fire Safety: Conducts building inspections → Implements fire prevention and safety measures
  • Technical Support: Provides engineering assistance → Conducts field surveys → Prepares documentation
Civil Engineering Section

Civil Engineering

Responsible for road construction, bridge maintenance, drainage systems, and other civil infrastructure projects that form the backbone of municipal services. Oversees all public works projects and ensures compliance with engineering standards.

Electrical Engineering Section

Electrical Engineering

The Electrical Engineering section in a local authority is responsible for planning, installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical systems such as street lighting, public building wiring, and traffic signals. It ensures compliance with safety standards, supervises electrical works on council projects, manages power supply coordination, promotes energy-efficient solutions, maintains electrical asset records, and addresses public concerns related to electrical infrastructure.

Architectural Section

Architectural Services

Handles the design of municipal buildings, ensures compliance with building codes, and provides urban planning services for sustainable community development. Manages all architectural projects from conception to completion.

Utilities Section

Utilities Engineering

Manages water supply systems, sewage networks, electrical distribution, and other utility infrastructure essential for municipal operations. Ensures reliable service delivery and maintenance of all utility systems.

Fire Safety Section

Fire Safety

Ensures all council buildings comply with fire safety regulations, conducts inspections, and provides training on fire prevention. Develops emergency response plans and oversees fire suppression system installations.