No construction in the Buberlemoos: District authority blocks controversial project

No construction in the Buberlemoos: District authority blocks controversial project

In Pörtschach, a construction project in Buberlemoos again causes excitement. The district authority of Klagenfurt-Land rejected the application to approve the planned lagoon project. Two landowners wanted to dig a large part of the area in a protected wetland of 7,900 square meters, flood the area with water from Lake Wörthersee and surround them with residential buildings. This application now received a clear basket.

In the plans, it was planned to create a 16 meter wide and up to four meters deep water lane, which was to lead to the wetland. "The decision came after a message from the Austrian Federal Forests, who refused approval to use their property," explains Klaus Bidovec, the official responsible for the case. The authority focused on an important reed belt of around 300 meters that was at risk for the project.

rejected approval and pollutant discussion

The project initiators justified their application with the presence of an illegal landfill, which in their opinion could endanger the groundwater. However, the responsible expert made it clear that the pollutants found such as arsenic and lead are below the limits relevant to a risk. Bidovec therefore emphasized that there was no predominant public interest in demolishing the Buberlemoos.

The decision gives the project advertisers the opportunity to appeal to the state administrative court. Gabriele Hadl, spokeswoman for the citizens' initiative "Save the Buberlemoos" and green councilor, but expressed her skepticism with a possible objection: "It is her right to put money and energy into these plans, but you should also keep an eye on the general public. You continue.

The rejection of the project is an important signal for nature conservation, as it underlines how significantly protected wetlands are for the environment. A profound analysis and further information about this decision can be found in the article at kaernten.at .