1.45 million m² of housing commissioned in Tatarstan as of August 15

On August 17, at a regional meeting at Tatarstan Government House held by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, Minister of Construction Irek Faizullin said that the Tatarstan Inspectorate of State Building Supervision conducted 624 inspections from the beginning of 2014.

According to the minister, 322 resolutions for the sum of 11 million 751 thousand roubles were passed for violation of labour safety regulations.

The Minister informed participants of the meeting that as of August 15, 1 million 448,6 m² of housing were commissioned in Tatarstan (60,4 per cent of the annual plan).

Irek Faizullin focused on relocation of citizens from dilapidated housing facilities. Thus, 67 houses with a total area of 178,2 thousand m² were commissioned under social mortgage programme.

As for rental housing, 52 houses with a total area of 52, 913 m² will be constructed in 2014.

It was also noted that 309 orphan children will be provided with accommodation in 2014.

Construction works are underway at 53 pre-school educational institutions.

Irek Faizullin also reported on construction of multi-purpose sports grounds, medical and obstetric stations, and major repair of ambulance stations.

Summing up, Tatarstan President asked to put much emphasis on relocation of citizens from dilapidated housing facilities.