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3 days ago
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Shura panel reviews nature reserves
Plans to protect Fasht Al Jarim and Fasht Al Adhem as nature reserves were among 10 draft laws reviewed by the Shura Council's Public Utilities and Environment Committee during the third sitting of its current term. The committee, headed by Dr Mohammed Ali Hassan Ali, held 14 meetings over the session and produced seven reports, all of which were later discussed during Council sittings. Five of the items reviewed were government bills, while the remaining five were proposals submitted by members. Draft laws Among the government texts were two draft laws seeking to amend Articles 33 and 20 of the 2002 decree-law on marine wealth. These cover matters relating to fishing, usage and conservation. Another bill proposed a change to Article 59 of the Property Registration Law. A further measure addressed amendments to Bahrain's property rental rules. On the side of member-led proposals, one sought to regulate renewable energy and was submitted by Talal Mohammed Al Manai, Dalal Jassim Al Zayed, Dr Mohammed Ali Hassan, Jumaa Al Kaabi and Ali Al Aradi. Another proposed a change to Article 1 of the 1976 Housing Decree-Law. It came from Redha Munfredi, First Deputy Chairman Jamal Fakhro, Jumaa Al Kaabi, Abdulrahman Jamsheer and Fouad Al Hajji. Proposal The committee also considered a proposal to amend Article 6 of the 2025 decree-law governing how the government collects costs for developing infrastructure in new construction zones. This was tabled by Dr Mohammed Ali Hassan Ali, Ali Hussain Al Shihabi, Ijlal Bubshait, Sadiq Eid Al Rahma and Talal Al Mannai. Two more proposals focused on the Building Regulation Law. One called for changes to Article 20, while the other introduced a new Article 21. Both were submitted by Lina Habib, Dr Jehad Al Fadhel, Dalal Al Zayed, Dr Mohammed Ali Hassan Ali and Tareq Al Saffar.
Daily Tribune
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
New legislation to reduce early morning construction noise in residential areas
Responding to growing complaints from families jolted awake by jackhammers at dawn and homes 'shaking like earthquakes,' the Shura Council yesterday backed a law to curb disturbing activities in residential areas. The legislation lays down strict limits on construction, demolition, and excavation times while making exceptions for emergencies like urgent repairs. The proposal, reviewed by the Public Utilities and Environment Committee, amends Article 20 of the 1977 Building Regulation Law. Ali Al Shehabi, the committee's rapporteur, explained that the plan introduces a new clause empowering the minister, in coordination with municipal councils, to decide when construction, demolition, or excavation is off-limits in residential zones. Exceptions It also allows for specific exceptions during restricted hours. The committee recommended modifying the proposal to create a new Article 21 instead of simply adding to Article 20, reflecting feedback from government representatives and ensuring it fits practical and regulatory realities. The plan gives municipalities the authority to decide which activities to limit, focusing on those causing noise and disturbance, such as demolition or excavation. Urban areas It excludes quieter construction work and restricts bans to residential zones, steering clear of uninhabited or newly developed urban areas. Municipalities are also tasked with defining exceptional cases, like emergency pipe or sewer repairs, where immediate action may be required to prevent harm. Addressing the economic impact, Al Shehabi noted that the amended draft balances residents' peace of mind with the realities faced by contractors. Flexibility Municipal councils will have the flexibility to decide restricted hours based on local circumstances, ensuring fair and practical application of the law. Penalties for violations are tied to Article 23 of the Building Regulation Law, ensuring anyone flouting municipal rules will face legal consequences.
