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YEREVAN, DECEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. The government-funded program aimed at improving the housing conditions of families who lost their homes in the Spitak earthquake of 1988 is nearing completion.
5419 families from the provinces of Shirak, Lori and Aragatsotn were included as beneficiaries of the program which began in 2008.
“5391 of the 5419 families have already solved their apartment issue as part of the 70 billion drams which was allocated in the past years. The housing issue of 28 families in Jradzor, Shirak province still requires solution. These families prefer their housing issue to be solved within the framework of the construction of a new village near Kaps reservoir. Thus, we can say that the government’s obligations towards all recognized beneficiary families will be considered completed,” Director of Housing Stock Management and Communal Infrastructure Department at the Urban Development Committee Tanya Arzumanyan said at a press conference ahead of the Spitak earthquake commemoration day.
However, there are still families who’ve been left out from the program and are now involved in court proceedings to restore their right.
Meanwhile, the over 7200 makeshift houses in the disaster zone will be gradually dismantled starting 2023. The makeshift houses are unfit for use due to multiple hazards and residents will receive certificates for acquiring apartments.