KUWAIT CITY, Aug 24: The Kuwait Municipality is exerting all efforts to craft a detailed report for the suburb of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh. This report will be submitted to the Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and the Minister of State for Communications Affairs, Fahd Al-Shula and subsequently to the Council of Ministers for their review and decision, reports Al-Rai daily. The Municipality sources emphasized that the report is expected to be unlike earlier reports since it will intricately outline the roles of each government entity individually and their level of engagement. The report will also elucidate factors that contributed to the region’s deterioration and will not only offer solutions but will also encompass their technical and organizational dimensions, complete with engineering studies.

The sources also clarified that any prospective valorization of the area hinges on its comprehensive organization. There’s a movement toward revisiting the long-suspended issue of property description certificates, particularly since such certificates would necessitate the rectification of building violations before issuance. This route, however, necessitates unwavering decisiveness, an end to favoritism, and nepotism. Fahd Al-Abd Al-Jader, a Municipal Council member, has voiced his concerns about the situation in the region. He stated that the issue in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh is deeply entrenched, a longstanding crisis that speaks to the successive governments’ failure in finding definitive solutions.

Al-Jader asserted that it’s now imperative to squarely confront and resolve this issue. He proposed a comprehensive, civilized initiative that encompasses the holistic redevelopment and revitalization of the area. The government should prioritize this initiative, which includes establishing modern labor cities as alternatives to accommodate workers. Al-Jader underscored that the municipality has already designated and prepared sites for these labor cities, indicating the positive direction the solution is taking. He identified chronic problems in the region, including the excessive influx of labor that has resulted in sewage flooding and daily heaps of garbage. He urged a cooperative approach among different government bodies to address these accumulated problems.

Abdullah Al-Enezi, another member of the Municipal Council, outlined potential solutions to the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh issue. He emphasized that these solutions are not just theoretical but have been issued as decisions, awaiting implementation. Al-Enezi stressed the importance of correctly valuing the region, followed by meticulous planning and organization, and eventually its sale.

This approach, he believes, is vital in spurring the rehabilitation process. Al-Enezi acknowledged that the sale might not encompass all aspects of reform, but the implementation of proper plans for restoration would be immensely valuable. He called for solidarity among various government bodies and decision-makers to tackle the region’s longstanding issues that have accumulated over the years.

Al-Enezi stated that the solution demands not just valuation but also the provision of alternatives. The sheer number of workers necessitates securing them in places with comprehensive public services meeting international standards, such as dedicated workers’ cities. This approach, he believes, will lead to a new, healthier societal environment, ultimately addressing the region’s challenges.