Scandalous Construction Resumes in Bishkek Despite Suspended License
Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Construction work has resumed at a site in Bishkek's Kok-Jar microdistrict despite the suspension of the company's license.
- Local residents report violations of noise regulations, with work starting as early as 6 a.m.
- The construction company, "Ulan Stroy Company," was fined and blacklisted after violations were discovered, including damage to a sidewalk and construction without proper registration.
Construction activities have controversially resumed at a site in Bishkek's Kok-Jar microdistrict, located at 7 Aprelya Street, 266/2. This comes despite the suspension of the operating license for the company involved, "Ulan Stroy Company."
Local residents have voiced strong complaints, reporting that construction work has been ongoing for three days, starting as early as 6 a.m., thereby violating noise regulations. They expressed confusion and frustration, noting that online reports indicated a three-month suspension of work and the company's blacklisting, yet operations quickly restarted after a brief halt.
Previously, the State Agency for Architecture, Construction, and Communal Utilities identified violations at the site. These included damage to a sidewalk due to excavation work and the commencement of construction without registering the project in the State Unified Register of Construction. Consequently, "Ulan Stroy Company" faced a fine of 200,000 Kyrgyz som, was placed on a blacklist, and its license was suspended for 90 days. The project's working plan and urban planning conclusion were also revoked.
Despite these measures, residents observe that the construction has resumed, leading to continued disturbances. They are appealing for adherence to noise laws and express dismay over the apparent disregard for official sanctions.
Third day construction is going on from 06.00. They violate the law on silence. We wrote on the internet that the work was stopped for three months, the company was blacklisted, the working project was canceled. On August 10, everything stopped, but less than two weeks have passed - they are working again.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.