The number of dangerous buildings in Larnaca has climbed to 1,084, prompting the Larnaca District Local Government Organisation (DLGO) to step up inspections, enforcement and public safety measures across the district.
Officials said 204 buildings have already been formally classified as dangerous, while 116 are considered to be at immediate risk of collapse. The authority is continuing inspections, issuing legal notices and implementing safety measures to reduce risks to residents and the wider public.
Dangerous buildings register almost doubles
The authority said it is accelerating the identification, assessment and management of dangerous buildings in Larnaca through a comprehensive action plan focused on protecting public safety.
When responsibility transferred from the previous authorities, the organisation inherited a register of 563 potentially dangerous buildings. Following updated records, site inspections and new reports from residents, municipalities and community councils, the register has grown to 1,084 properties, highlighting the scale of the challenge.
A total of 310 visual inspections have been assigned to private structural engineers, with 228 technical reports already completed and assessed.
From those reports, 204 buildings have been officially designated as dangerous. Of those, 116 fall into the highest risk category because they present a visible danger of collapse.
Enforcement action under way across Larnaca
The authority has already carried out 31 interventions to reduce immediate risks associated with dangerous buildings in Larnaca.
These include fencing hazardous properties, either by the authority or property owners, the demolition of three buildings following official intervention, and the appointment of specialist consultants to prepare and implement remedial works after formal notices were issued.
Eight buildings have now been officially declared dangerous, with statutory notices served on owners. A further 10 properties are progressing through the declaration process.
One building has also been subject to a temporary evacuation order after its owners failed to comply with official instructions.
The DLGO said its strategy includes maintaining a digital register, commissioning specialist engineering inspections, assessing technical reports, categorising buildings according to risk and requiring owners to carry out safety works. Where necessary, legal and administrative action may also be taken.
Repair costs estimated at almost €6 million
Technical assessments covering 209 buildings estimate that the cost of making dangerous buildings in Larnaca safe will reach approximately €5.94 million.
The authority is urging owners to respond promptly to official notices and complete the required safety works without delay.
Residents are also encouraged to report buildings showing signs of structural instability so inspections can be carried out quickly and appropriate action taken.
The Larnaca DLGO said it will continue strengthening inspections, updating its register and working with local authorities and property owners to address the growing issue of dangerous buildings in Larnaca across the district.
