Gov’t completes Iec Long firecracker factory retrieval process

The interdepartmental eviction group led by the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) yesterday finalized the retrieval process of the land plots associated with the venue formerly known as Iec Long firecracker factory, in Taipa.
According to a statement from the DSSOPT, the group proceeded yesterday with the clearing and recovery of the remaining land plots, with an area of ​​approximately 6,598 square meters.
In the first phase of the eviction process, which took place last year, the government authorities were able to recover parcels of land with a total area of ​​approximately 17,973 square meters, raising the total recovered area to date to 24,571 square meters.
As in the first phase, the now-vacant land plots will be handed over to the Cultural Affairs Bureau, which is preparing to revamp the venue and reopen it to the public as a cultural and leisure area.
In the DSSOPT statement, the group noted that there were several constructions in the now-recovered land plots, as well as a large number of objects and plantations.
The group took the task to clear the plots after the notice period given to the occupants to clear the plot by their initiative expired.
The same group has now fenced off the recovered area and placed signs on the site indicating that the land plot is owned by the government and that any occupation will be prosecuted according to the law. RM