Residents Urgently Seek Assistance as Their Homes and Business Face Collapse
Residents living in a building located behind Mohammed V Street, a bustling area in Taza known for its "Onapoli" café and restaurant, are grappling with daily anxiety over the threat of their home collapsing. The structure comprises a basement, café, and upper floors, and concerns have escalated as sewage water has begun seeping from the lower levels, compromising the building's integrity and foundation. Signs of potential collapse have become increasingly evident, prompting the owner to voice their fears about the structure's safety.
In a conversation with Alhadat TV, the distressed homeowner expressed that the building is on the brink of collapse, although predicting the exact timing of such an event remains challenging due to various climatic and geotechnical factors. Despite filing multiple complaints with the local water distribution company and the Taza municipality, the homeowner feels their concerns have been treated like a football being tossed from one entity to another. The sewage management company has denied responsibility for repairing the issue, claiming their obligations extend only to the sewage systems located in the streets and not within residential buildings.
Likewise, the Taza municipality has shifted the blame back onto the water distribution company, asserting that addressing this issue falls outside their jurisdiction. Consequently, the residents of the building are left to confront a problem that poses a serious risk to their health and safety, as foul odors permeate their living spaces, driving away customers from the café and restaurant.
The homeowner reported visible cracks on the floors, ceilings, and walls, indicating a state of peril that could lead to a sudden collapse. The reinforcing steel in the building's foundation has begun to rust due to the sewage infiltrating it, compromising its structural integrity. The situation is dire as the foundations are soaked in sewage water, deteriorating the concrete and weakening the steel.
In a desperate plea, the homeowner, along with five family members—mostly children—and restaurant staff, have called for immediate intervention from the authorities to alleviate the danger threatening their health and lives due to the negligence of responsible parties, who have been evading accountability. Residents fear potential catastrophic outcomes if the situation continues unchecked.
Community Concerns Over Abandoned Spaces and Safety Issues
Simultaneously, the residents and shop owners on Mohammed V Street, particularly those located behind the Onapoli café adjacent to the "Numidia" café, are troubled by an abandoned area that has become a hotspot for immoral activities, homelessness, and drug use. Complaints from nearby residents and traders indicate that the neglected space has become a refuge for drug users and a dumping ground for trash, with little oversight from local authorities. This situation has fostered a sense of insecurity among residents, especially at night when they fear approaching the area due to the presence of unfamiliar individuals.
Additionally, the accumulation of garbage in this abandoned area has become a source of foul odors and a breeding ground for insects, further exacerbating the daily struggles of the community. Residents have urged local authorities to take immediate action to clean the area and hold the property owner accountable for finding a solution, such as constructing a protective wall, especially since the deteriorating state of the sidewalk has cost public funds without any regard for the community's well-being.
The community has expressed frustration over their previous attempts to persuade the property owner to address these issues, which have yielded no results. They threaten to organize protests if this negligence persists, underscoring the urgent need for effective intervention from local authorities to restore safety and order to a street named after the late King Mohammed V, a symbol of respect that has become overrun with chaos and danger.
As reported by alhadattv.ma.
