Government says 95% of Chisinau's lifts have exceeded their operating life
The government says 95% of the almost 3,500 lifts in the capital have passed their service life, and replacing them will only start in 2027.
What it means for you
If your lift needs repairs, you can file a request online, by e-mail, or in person at the Local Housing and Utilities Directorate. The national programme to replace old lifts could start in 2027, after the budget for that year is approved. Repairs on 270 lifts have been done since the start of the year, and 120 more are planned by the end of December.
What happened
The government says 95% of lifts in Chisinau have exceeded their operating life. Residents of several buildings say the lifts break down two or three times a week. The city hall says emergency teams work around the clock and reach a fault within 30 minutes.
In short
- Almost 3,500 lifts operate in Chisinau, with an average age of 38 years.
- About 1,100 of them are managed by owners' associations or private operators.
- Of almost 80 requests from residents' associations, 47 have been approved for replacement.
- Denis Lungul, state secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure, says the works can begin only next year.
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