Larnaca orders evacuation of structurally unsafe Dipa building
Residents of the Dipa building in Larnaca face relocation after an evacuation order, while authorities appear willing to allow a short extension.
Larnaca, Cyprus. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of Dipa, among Larnaca’s oldest and best-known buildings, after it was assessed as extremely dangerous because of structural risks, according to reports on Monday. The property on Grigoris Afxentiou avenue contains 64 apartments and accommodates 12 businesses.
Evacuation deadline and safety warnings
The Larnaca local government organisation (EOA) issued its order last Friday, giving tenants three days to vacate, with the deadline falling on Monday. Reports indicated that authorities appeared prepared to allow a brief extension.
Notices outside the building warn people passing by against entering. Reports said the property had been identified as dangerous around two years earlier and warnings had been issued.
The building had been assessed as structurally unstable, with substantial deterioration affecting its walls and supporting columns.
Tenants seek legal help
Politis reported that some tenants were unwilling to leave and had engaged a lawyer to deal with the case.
Tenants told media they faced a desperate situation because they had only days to secure alternative accommodation.
The head of the Larnaca EOA said the organisation would be satisfied if a surveyor were appointed within the next few days with a view to restoring the building.
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