Kuwait Municipality: Removal of encroachments on state lands in the Shuwaikh residential area - Sarmad

(KUNA) — The Kuwait Municipality confirmed on Monday the continuation of its field campaign, “Kuwait is More Beautiful Without Encroachments,” to monitor and remove violations built on state land, aiming to curb unsightly conditions and the accumulation of waste in residential areas.

Sulaiman Al-Ghaith, head of the Violations Removal Department at the Municipality’s Capital Governorate branch, said in a press statement during a municipal tour in the Shuwaikh Residential Area that constructing diwaniyas (community gathering spaces) across streets constitutes a clear violation of regulations and laws.

Al-Ghaith explained that the municipality’s field team had identified the owner of the diwaniya, issued a warning, and granted a period exceeding 14 days for its voluntary removal, in accordance with the application of the law. He noted that despite the high temperatures and humidity, municipal teams are fully carrying out their supervisory duties to reduce and eliminate violations on state land.

He pointed out that the campaign continues to remove and prevent the construction of green fences around house setbacks and the erection of diwaniyas on street sidewalks, which endanger pedestrians and increase the risk of traffic accidents.

He clarified that the Kuwait Municipality operates in accordance with regulations that govern its work, outlining the procedures and fines that property owners must comply with, including the cleanliness regulation, road occupation regulations, and safety regulations. Al-Ghaith urged owners of encroachments on state-owned properties in private and model residential areas to promptly respond and remove all forms of encroachments before the Municipality takes legal measures, which may include financial fines.