Safety at construction sites: IKMT intervenes in Golem and Qerret, only two out of 55 entities are legally compliant.

The Golem and Qerret areas have emerged as some of the most problematic regions regarding compliance with legal obligations for technical safety at construction sites. The Chief Inspector of the National Inspectorate of Territory Protection (IKMT), Afrim Qendro, accompanied by the Mayor of Kavajë, Fisnik Qosja, held a meeting today with entrepreneurs operating within this territory.

“Currently, there are 55 active development permits here. Initial inspections conducted by the National Inspectorate of Territory Protection revealed that only two projects comply with legal criteria, while the remainder are classified as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor.’ I urge you to take immediate measures, as this is your obligation. It is unacceptable for tourism in this area to be compromised by these 55 construction sites. The fact that two businesses are in full compliance proves that meeting these standards is possible for everyone,” stated Chief Inspector Afrim Qendro.

According to Qendro, Golem, Qerret, and Kavajë host hundreds of thousands of permanent residents in addition to the influx of tourists. “If we do not operate in harmony with them—if we do not guarantee their safety—then you are failing not only yourselves but the entire community that surrounds you,” Qendro noted.

Furthermore, he criticized the performance of the local Territory Protection Inspectorate (IMT) of the Municipality of Kavajë.

“I want to address the Director of IMT Kavajë directly: If you had performed your duties properly, we would not be here today. You must rise to the level of responsibility required to execute this task,” Qendro emphasized.

The Chief Inspector announced that a follow-up inspection of all construction sites in the area will commence next week.

“If the entities have not fulfilled their technical safety obligations, severe measures will be taken as provided by law. We are providing a sufficient grace period. If you fail to react, there will be zero tolerance for anyone,” Qendro declared.

The Mayor of Kavajë, Fisnik Qosja, thanked the IKMT for its commitment ahead of the peak tourist season and called upon businesses to take immediate action.

“Given the tourism we anticipate in this region, it is inexcusable not to take the necessary precautions and properly secure construction perimeters to guarantee technical safety,” Qosja concluded.