A collapse of the field worries the residents of the Kram, where an incident was reported on Avenue Moncef Bey. While the authorities announce a rapid intervention, citizens denounce endless deadlines for other waiting sites.
Scenes worthy of catastrophe, but very real films, sometimes appear around the world, like these impressive abyss which have recently swallowed vehicles in several regions of Asia and particularly in China. These major incidents have fortunately benefited from remarkably fast repairs, often supplemented in less than 72 hours. In Tunisia, where sagging is generally of more modest dimensions, they do not fail to attract attention and arouse the concern of citizens, who hope for equally prompt interventions.
An incident of this type has recently occurred in the municipality of Kram. Significant subsidence has damaged a section of Avenue Moncef Bey. In response, the municipality communicated via its official Facebook page, “specifying that after the appearance of this worrying deterioration in the middle of the roadway, the National Sanitation Office (ONAS) had been contacted without delay and had confirmed its rapid intervention to resolve this problem. In the meantime, local authorities invite users to prudence and recommend avoiding this section until the necessary work is completed. ”
Citizen concerns and persistent problems
This official communication has generated many reactions on social platforms. While some Internet users simply express their concerns about the current situation, others evoke similar problems that have remained without solution for prolonged periods. A particularly worrying testimony, associated with a photograph of rue Amor Mokhtar, also at the Kram near the Ennour market and the Mechregui cabinet, underlines the slowness of the interventions: “Despite our complaints recorded in 1820 under the number 7952 for almost four years, no continuation has been given. No later than yesterday, a child risked falling into a cavity and had to be transported to the hospital. »»
This situation contrasts strongly with the practices observed in certain countries which demonstrate a remarkable capacity to remedy these infrastructural failures promptly, and highlights certain specific challenges in the management of urban emergencies in Tunisia.
Presidential impetus for infrastructure projects
Last week, during a meeting with the Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, Salah Zouari, the Kais President Saied insisted on the importance of accelerating the execution of numerous projects initiated and then suspended, despite the budgetary allowances provided for this purpose.
The Head of State clearly indicated that no justification was acceptable concerning these blockages. He also mentioned other major and ordered projects “an exhaustive census of all interrupted sites, as well as the establishment of legal responsibilities for people who have caused these delays. »»
