Most of the 649 homes constructed by the Housing Development Administration of Türkiye (TOKI) for the victims of unprecedented floods that hit northern Kastamonu province in 2021 have been regularly delivered to the beneficiaries, in accordance with a report by Anadolu Agency (AA) on Sunday.
Following the devastating floods, in depth efforts have been undertaken to reconstruct and erase remnants of the heavy rains, significantly within the Bozkurt district.
The flooding of the Ezine Stream on Aug. 11, 2021, claimed the lives of 65 individuals whereas dozens of buildings have been extremely broken.
To assist those that misplaced their properties within the floods, TOKI initiated tender procedures for developing 600 residences, which have been subsequently accomplished at numerous places inside the district. The residences within the 2nd and 4th areas boast the scenic view of the Black Sea, per the report.
Bozkurt District Governor Murat Atıcı chatting with AA highlighted that the state promptly collaborated with all public establishments and organizations in response to the flood catastrophe.
“After a rapid construction process, lots were drawn for the houses approximately three months ago. Our citizens have begun to settle into their houses. In total, we have built 649 houses in the district center. We have drawn lots for 600 of them, and keys have been handed over to more than half of the homeowners. We are planning a delivery ceremony for an additional 40-45 houses,” he stated.
Noting that the residents have acquired residences in 5 areas inside the district, Atıcı emphasised that TOKI and the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) not solely assemble homes but in addition create dwelling areas with landscaping and parks.
Pointing out that all the infrastructure and greater than 50% of the constructing inventory have been broken in floods in Bozkurt, Atıcı famous that the realm was cleared of some 65,000 truckloads of dust.
“After this stage, a brand new Bozkurt was placed into the service of our citizens. We can say that we built the most beautiful town in the Black Sea (region). Our citizens are very satisfied,” he stated.
Reiterating that they’d a difficult interval because of the flood practically two years in the past, Azime Er, one of many residents of the district, stated, “Houses started to be built quickly. God bless our state; they stood behind us. Everything is perfect. I am very happy.”
Nevzat Şen, however, acknowledged that he preferred the home very a lot and stated: “We settled in our house on May 15. There is a village atmosphere here. I am really satisfied. It is surrounded by nature, offering a sea view. May Allah be pleased with those who contributed.”
Source: www.dailysabah.com
