A total of 226 dilapidated or dangerous buildings are located in the province of Paphos, with the most serious problem being in the Municipality of Paphos. This was stated to "F" by the president of the Paphos EOA, regarding the ongoing examination and taking of measures for this serious problem, which came to the surface after the tragedy in Limassol.
Charalambos Pittokopitis said that 70 apartment buildings had been declared dangerous by the Municipality of Paphos with 10 or 11 of them being in a more serious condition and already the EOA has taken measures for three of them with the most urgent safety issues.
The relevant communications were made to warn owners and tenants that they are dangerous and should not be used. Before the expiration of the deadline given and expiring on Wednesday, said Mr. Pittokopitis, the owners and managers of the two apartment buildings informed us that they are already proceeding with work and measures to deal with the problems identified in order to remove the danger of the buildings.
The Licensing Department of EOA Paphos is studying the data that have been submitted by them. After the completion of this study, a meeting with our legal advisors will follow about what will happen, he said.
The president of the EOA Paphos also pointed out that there is communication with the Civil Defense, informing them that there is a possibility that the evacuation of some apartment buildings will be necessary so that they are also ready to the extent of the possibilities and means at their disposal to find solutions so that people do not have to stay on the street.
The Paphos EOA is generally at this time in increased readiness in terms of dealing with the issues arising from dangerous constructions, after the tragedy of Limassol, its head stressed.
We are proceeding in cooperation with the Licensing Department of the Organization and with our legal advisors in the implementation of the legislation based on the tools it provides us, in order to avoid any unpleasant event, he concluded.
