Larnaca, Cyprus. Two more dangerous residential properties in Larnaca will be demolished in the coming days as authorities continue efforts to address a growing number of unsafe buildings across the district. The demolitions are scheduled for Thursday and Friday on two hazardous homes on Stavrodromiou Street, according to Larnaca local district government organisation president Angelos Hadjicharalambous.
Recent demolitions
The planned works follow the demolition of another dangerous house in the Sotiros area at the end of May, where three women had been living. A second building, whose roof partially collapsed in mid-May, was also demolished last week.
Buildings under monitoring
Hadjicharalambous said authorities are currently monitoring a further 35 buildings that require urgent action. The buildings include both apartment blocks and houses located mainly in Larnaca, as well as within the municipality of Dromolaxia-Meneou and several surrounding communities.
Notices to owners
He said notices will be sent to owners instructing them to take the necessary measures to eliminate the danger posed by the buildings. If owners fail to comply within a specified period, the organisation will proceed with evacuations in accordance with existing procedures.
Delays and social impact
Hadjicharalambous said the process for dealing with dangerous structures remains lengthy and bureaucratic. He added that there is considerable delay before all the required procedures can be completed and that authorities are often confronted with significant social challenges when residents must be relocated.
Focus on Faneromeni evacuation
The issue has drawn increased attention following the evacuation of an apartment building in the Faneromeni area, where around 40 people had been living across 24 flats.