Progress Updates
29-11-2024
We had a very lively discussion with the mayor and team from the Ayuntamiento who listened to our thoughts. They reiterated that the overall project was only with the Junta and there would be many separate requests for permits from the Ayuntamiento and the junta before the overall project goes ahead. They can refuse permits if they believe it is detrimental to the environment or community. We also have the right to object when each request is submitted which we will do.
The first permit requested is for provision of water from the village and there will be an environmental study commissioned by the Ayuntamiento into this along with an impact assessment. The mayor promised to directly inform us whenever a new request is received relating to this proposed project.
The mayor committed to organising a meeting with the company proposing the project, the Ayuntamiento and the community – as soon as we have any details we will publicise. We explicitly asked that there is more direct communication with the community apart from this.
We were unable to get a clear statement that the Ayuntamiento would not support the building of the recycling plant and landfills, though the mayor stressed that he has the final refusal for any requested permits or projects even when approved by the Junta de Andalucía.