Nushi: Do our best not to allow construction at Lake Badovci

Nushi, says building the neighbourhood would be fatal since water in Badovc is used for drink.

Among other things, Nushi is surprised at how construction companies have received consent from the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning to build the neighbourhood.

Full response:

With concern I saw media reports and social networks for building a residential complex near Lake Badovci. So far the only information is from the parties that have planned construction in that part.

Since the establishment of Lake in the 1960 ' s, no construction has taken place in the vicinity of what is being planned. In addition to being an irreplaceable source of drinking water, this lake with its features is the only such recreation space. For years this lake has been used by all indiscriminately for picnics, sports, camping, running, fishing, breaks, and various recreto-sport activities.

According to information (little), in one of the most beautiful spaces near the lake, an elite and exclusive neighbourhood is being planned. The move affects the up-to-date public and sweeping character of this space. The concrete consequence of this action will be the launch of a particular natural resources that so far was accessible to all.

Although only by the side planning construction, it is very disturbing that the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning has already issued a favour for this construction. An issue that should be the subject of public debate has been spent in total secrecy and in a strange hurry.

Lacking laws, unclear regulations cannot be room for damaging Badovci Lake. The relevant ministry must abolish the consent granted. If that does not happen, the Pristina municipality through all legal and political opportunities should influence construction not to happen. If laws allow these spaces, we have to change the law.

There are already thousands of citizens who are actively involved in this opposition. Along with citizens, municipal assembly, and other local institutions, we must do our best not to allow this construction.