Public response grows as Municipality deadline to remove property encroachments nears
Kuwait’s campaign to remove illegal encroachments has received overwhelming public support, with many residents voluntarily dismantling violations before the municipality’s two-week deadline expires.
The initiative, launched under the slogan “Kuwait is More Beautiful Without Encroachments,” has prompted homeowners to remove green fences built on property setbacks, diwaniyas erected on sidewalks and public spaces, and other structures that encroach on state-owned land, even before enforcement teams begin field operations.
The widespread response has transformed many residential neighborhoods into active work sites, with demolition, transport, and waste removal crews working around the clock to meet growing demand.
Maintenance contractors reported a sharp increase in requests, forcing some companies to bring in additional workers from Al-Wafra and Al-Abdali to keep pace with the workload.
According to industry sources, demolition and waste removal companies have experienced unprecedented demand in recent days as residents seek to complete removal work before the deadline, placing significant pressure on labor and equipment.
During a tour of several residential areas, Al-Rai observed residents promptly removing violations after receiving official warning notices from Kuwait Municipality.
Citizen Mubarak Al-Shammari said he chose to remove the violations voluntarily immediately after receiving the municipality’s warning, noting that the grace period was sufficient to correct the situation.
He added that the willingness of residents to comply voluntarily has encouraged others to do the same, easing the burden on government agencies and strengthening cooperation between the public and regulatory authorities.
Another resident, Hamoud Al-Anzi, said he dismantled all encroachments as soon as inspectors issued a warning, stressing that complying with the law is the best way to avoid legal action while supporting efforts to preserve public property and improve Kuwait’s urban environment.
Workers in the demolition sector also reported a surge in demand from across the country, reports Al-Rai daily.
Saeed Abdulbasit, who works in removal services, said prices for dismantling green fences start at one Kuwaiti dinar per meter, while costs vary for larger structures such as temporary diwaniyas and tents.
He noted that requests continue to rise as residents seek to meet the municipality’s deadline before enforcement begins.
