| Stated Role |
The overall functions of the Department are as follows:- <P>Formulate and implement sustainable policies on the development, utilization and management of water resources in cooperation with user communities and institutions. <P>Design, construct and maintain medium to large size dams and water supplies to satisfy present and future domestic, industrial and mining water requirements. <P>Provide clear/treated water for urban areas in consultation with the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and Urban Development. <P>Design, construct and maintain dams, weirs and boreholes to meet present and future irrigation requirements. <P>Responsible for the overall/national planning, management, regulation and standardization of irrigation development and adoption of appropriate technology. <P>Design, construct, maintain and manage irrigation schemes and projects. <P>Develop sustainable underground water resources in consultation with the Ministry of Rural Housing and Social Amenities. <P>Manage the water resources of the country (water in rivers, dams and ground water). <P>Set tariffs for raw water, treated water and irrigation water in consultation with other line ministries, consumers and stakeholders. <P>Manage and administer the Water Fund through the Zimbabwe National Water Authority. <P>Administer the District Development Fund. <P>Administer the Rural Capital Development Fund. <P>Participate in the development and implementation of SADC and other regional and international organisations' water resources management frameworks. <P> |