The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has demolished the newly constructed Kalunga Steel Market along Tokyo Way in Kamwala area due to lack of planning permission.
This move comes just three weeks after the demolition of 150 illegal structures at the infamous Kalunga Steel Market along Lumumba Road in the Central Business District (CBD).
LCC Public Relations Manager, Chola Mwamba, emphasized the importance of obtaining planning permission and approvals before starting any construction works in the city.
“The Local Authority therefore, warns that it will not hesitate to demolish any illegal structures built in undesignated areas, such as on top of drainages and water pipes,” said Ms. Mwamba in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today.
She said that the council will ensure all buildings within the city are constructed in accordance with the law, prioritizing safety and maintaining urban planning standards.
Angel Kasabo
