Municipality: Decline in encroachment rate due to heightened public awareness of regulations and laws

The Kuwait Municipality confirmed that the significant decline in the number of encroachments on state land is due to heightened awareness among citizens and residents, as well as their understanding of municipal bylaws and regulations.

Mohammed Al-Jalawi, a member of the central team at the Director General’s Office of the Municipality, praised the cooperation of citizens and residents with the municipality’s “Kuwait is More Beautiful Without Encroachments” campaign. In a statement to KUNA, he noted that the highest proportion of demolitions under the campaign were voluntary, carried out by and through the public. Al-Jalawi stated that the monitoring and demolition operations continue daily in several governorates through field teams, expressing gratitude to government entities that have collaborated with the municipality since the campaign’s inception, namely the Ministries of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and Interior, as well as the Public Authority for Environmental Affairs.

He clarified that the campaign initially focused on removing the most prominent encroachments, such as constructing green fences around house setbacks or building diwaniyas on street sidewalks. These violations were among the most dangerous to neighbors, contributing to a rise in traffic accidents. He added that violations in residential areas threatened pedestrian safety, obstructed visibility, and presented an uncivilized appearance.

The municipality encouraged citizens and residents to follow its official social media accounts to benefit from awareness messages and guidelines that will be published regularly, and to contact the municipality to inquire about any regulatory requirements. This aims to facilitate their procedures and ensure compliance with systems and regulations.