Sections of the Anosy Lake fence have been damaged and sidewalks have subsided. Acts of vandalism and degradation of public property continue in the capital. The Urban Municipality of Antananarivo (CUA) is reiterating existing regulations.
Public property degradation is multiplying in Antananarivo. Concrete borders of gardens are regularly vandalized, while thefts of signage panels, pipes, and metal parts are repeated across several road infrastructures. The CUA reaffirms it will show no tolerance toward those responsible for damaging public property. Concrete covers of drainage channels are also among the targeted equipment.
Reinforced with iron frames, some are broken or torn away to recover the metal. These degradations leave dangerous openings on public roads, exposing pedestrians to fall risks and worsening sanitation problems. The situation is notably visible in Tsaralalana, Ankadimbahoaka, Mahamasina, and Anosy.
Costly Repairs
"In Ambohimiandra as well, when traffic is lighter, particularly early in the morning, some people collect gravel from the roads," testifies a neighborhood resident.
These repeated degradations have already caused subsidence of certain roads and bridges, endangering users. "Every destroyed or stolen piece of equipment penalizes citizens. Roads become more dangerous and repairs are costly," laments Ravelonahiana, a resident.
The Urban Municipality of Antananarivo (CUA) reminds that it is the sole authority empowered to issue permits for any intervention on public land. Whether it involves work, modifications, demolitions, or road closures, prior authorization is mandatory.
In a statement released yesterday, the municipality specifies that any person or company having carried out work on public roads must restore the sites to their original state, in accordance with current standards. "Everyone must understand that public property belongs to all. Degrading it or intervening without authorization penalizes the entire population," says Narindra, a downtown merchant.
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