Kuwait Municipality continued its field inspection tours within the Build, Don’t Destroy campaign on September 29, 2026, with the aim of securing adherence to safety requirements that protect workers and residents in housing districts. Mohammad Al-Muwayziri, who leads safety department tours for the Farwaniya branch, reported that the latest round produced eight warnings at locations that had not met the stipulated rules and controls for construction activities. The campaign seeks to elevate awareness of the need to follow all conditions related to building, demolition and renovation work, according to the municipality.
Al-Muwayziri explained that owners of properties and contractors must transport construction debris and waste to the sites designated for such materials instead of leaving them in squares, streets or any public locations. Neglect of proper handling for these remnants can endanger the lives of workers and people living in the vicinity, he warned in the statement distributed by Kuwait News Agency. The official called for correct treatment of all construction byproducts to prevent any threat to public safety.
The municipality’s statement indicated that the Build, Don’t Destroy campaign forms part of wider efforts to bolster regulatory oversight, curb violations and promote a culture of safeguarding the environment together with public assets. Al-Muwayziri urged owners of plots and houses undergoing construction to consult the authority’s official accounts for educational messages and guidance that are published regularly. He invited direct contact with municipal offices to clarify any regulatory needs, which would help streamline processes and guarantee full compliance.
Kuwait Times reported on September 7, 2026, that the municipality had launched the campaign to renew calls for adherence to rules on construction, demolition, renovation and the disposal of debris at approved locations only. Field teams carry out daily checks across all six governorates to verify compliance and address any breaches, the newspaper added. The authority has stressed it will apply fines and other penalties against those who violate the requirement to clear waste from their properties.
Similar inspections under the campaign in Hawalli Governorate led to 34 safety warnings, according to a Times Kuwait article published on September 22, 2026. That phase also concentrated on encouraging the transport of rubble to designated areas to avoid obstructing movement or harming the look of public spaces. Officials have repeatedly reminded contractors and property owners that contracts must specify responsibility for prompt removal of debris, typically within three to seven days.
Hamidi Al-Mutairi, director of the safety department in Al-Jahra Governorate, stated in a subsequent briefing that the provision of waste containers at work sites has increased noticeably in recent weeks. The municipality continues to focus its patrols on monitoring construction, renovation and demolition activities to ensure they follow approved safety plans. Such sustained enforcement supports the broader objective of maintaining secure urban environments while minimising risks associated with unregulated building practices.
