Bulilima Rural District Council (RDC) convened the 2026 Engagement and Budget Review Meeting with church leaders, primary and secondary school heads, and School Development Committee (SDC) representatives to review the First Quarter Budget performance.

The meeting gave stakeholders a chance to review progress, discuss challenges and priorities, and strengthen collaboration to promote transparency, accountability, and sustainable development across the district

Council is fully committed to delivering serviced stands at Figtree Phase 3 and is pleased to report significant on-site progress made over the past several weeks.

Excavation of the water reticulation network is currently underway in preparation for pipe laying, with trenches being dug along the main access roads of Figtree Phase 3. Following the excavation teams, pipe laying has commenced, with heavy-duty water pipes being installed section by section. The works are being carried out in coordination with ZINWA to ensure compliance with national water infrastructure standards.

In addition, road formation is in progress, with graders shaping the road profile ahead of graveling and drainage works. BRDC confirms that road formation is advancing alongside the waterworks to ensure both critical infrastructure components are delivered together.
Visible development improvements are also underway, including the installation of streetlights throughout the Figtree RSC, expected to enhance security and accessibility, particularly in the evenings, while reflecting the area’s gradual transformation into a proper residential suburb.

Further, a grave site identified within the development area has been formally fenced off, bringing order to the site and clearly demarcating it within the broader community landscape.