Bahraini families are finally getting their long-awaited government housing, only to find the apartments too cramped for their needs, an MP has warned. Mohammed Al Balushi, who heads a parliamentary inquiry into housing projects, said a
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Bahraini families are finally getting their long-awaited government housing, only to find the apartments too cramped for their needs, an MP has warned.
Mohammed Al Balushi, who heads a parliamentary inquiry into housing projects, said a visit to Salman City last week made one issue stand out — while the area has all the usual facilities, the flats are far too small.
Waiting list
“Families spend years on the waiting list, and by the time they get their apartment, their children have grown up. Squeezing into such a tight space isn’t easy,” he said.
The committee will now turn its attention to East Sitra City, with a visit planned for Thursday.
Al Balushi said they had also reached out to professional groups, including the Engineers’ Society and the Realtors’ Society, to get their take on construction standards and unit pricing.
