Issues of construction and commissioning of residential buildings, as well as the socio-economic development of Novopolotsk, Orsha and Polotsk districts were on the agenda of the open meeting of the regional executive committee.
The Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee, Alexander Subbotin, identified these topics as extremely important for the Vitebsk region.
– Housing is one of the main indicators of the region's development, one of the basic values for every person. Therefore, this issue is constantly under the control of both the regional executive committee and the government, – emphasized Alexander Subbotin.
According to Belstat, the Vitebsk region lags behind in housing construction rates. What is the reason and how to rectify the situation? As noted by the Chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Construction, Yuri Vyzhikovsky, one of the problems common throughout the republic is a shortage of builders.
– At the same time, it should be noted that our region has fulfilled the set plans for the general commissioning of housing – 137 thousand square meters were commissioned by the end of the half-year. This is a good indicator, considering that the construction industry made a significant contribution to the preparation of the Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia. Increased workload to some extent affected the overall state of affairs, – explained Yuri Vyzhikovsky.
The largest amount of housing is being built in Vitebsk, Orsha, Polotsk and Novopolotsk, but there are no significant lags in the regions either. In addition, schools are being prepared for the new academic year today. According to Yuri Vyzhikovsky, builders have the opportunity to catch up and fulfill the plans by the end of the year.
Speaking about the regional center, housing is currently being built in various parts of the city. In particular, established blocks are being densified, taking into account public discussions with residents. Among the main sites are Cheremushki and Nikropolye. There are plans to build houses in the Tarnom and Luchesa microdistricts. This year, it is planned to approve the general plan for the development of Vitebsk, which will outline the city's development prospects.
The head of the department also noted that compared to last year, there is an increase in the commissioning of the total area of residential buildings. Great attention is paid to providing housing for large families. This year alone, 320 families have moved into new homes, and apartments are being built for another 333.
By the way, the level of housing provision for the population of the Vitebsk region is 30.4 sq. meters per resident, which is higher than in the republic as a whole.