The Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it will continue demolishing illegal structures in the city.
Council Assistant Public Relations Manager Habeenzu Mulunda says this is because of the rampant proliferation of such structures in Lusaka.
Mr. Mulunda told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today that it is unfortunate that some people have continued to perpetuate the act knowing fully well that it is against the law.
The Council Assistant Public Relations Manager said Lusaka City had continued looking untidy most because of some of the illegal structures.
Mr. Mulunda said the Council would ensure that only legal structures remain to avoid situations where people put up buildings on top of water service pipe lines and electricity cables.
Meanwhile, Mr. Mulunda has called on members of the general public to report any suspected illegal structures in the city.
He said once the Council receives reports of any illegal structure the local authority would not hesitate to swing into action to demolish.
He said members of the general public have not been helpful in reporting such matters and appealed to them to be proactive.
Mr. Mulunda said this is important because it is not possible for the council alone to monitor the activities of people around the city.
He appealed to all Lusaka residents to consult the council and follow the right channel of obtaining land to avoid inconveniences.
Mr. Mulunda warned that said the council would not compensate owners of illegal structure once they are demolished.
ZANIS
LCC finds money to hire bull dozers to go and demolish illegal structures but they cannot find money to grade roads despite people paying service charges. It is the same as saying do not blame anyone over the current shortage of fuel in the country. Such a statement can only be made by someone who is very irresponsible.
Some structures in Lusaka are a disgrace. Just look at the shops in Kamwala. For the capital city to have shoddily built structures is a wonder which begs the question “where was LCC all this time”.
I hope simpson building is also on the list.
demolish that structure at Ibex on the sewer pipes kaili..we shall wait and see..