Hundreds of Bahraini families are benefiting from free home repairs and waterproofing services provided by the government each year, with plans underway to further expand the programme, a senior official has revealed.
Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry common municipal services assistant under-secretary Subah Al Sabah said that around 400 homes are submitted annually for repairs and another 200 for waterproofing through Bahrain’s three municipal councils and the Capital Trustees Board.
Speaking during a field visit to Arad yesterday, Mr Al Sabah said that the ministry was working closely with the Finance and National Economy Ministry to secure additional funding in order to clear a growing list of eligible homes.
“We are committed to ensuring that every Bahraini family living in deteriorating or unsafe conditions receives the support they need,” he said.
“More funding is being sought so that all qualified homes can be serviced without delay.”
According to Mr Al Sabah, the average cost of home repairs ranges between BD10,000 and BD13,000 per property, while waterproofing costs average around BD800, depending on the size of the home.
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