The concession contract for the construction of a hydroelectric power plant on the Bledat river has recently undergone a significant legal development. The official documentation confirming this action was published in the Official Gazette on July 3rd. This publication effectively provides a window for legal challenge regarding the project.
The investment company, Enerjis Lux, based in Kochani, now has a 30-day period to file an appeal with the Administrative Court. This legal timeline marks a critical juncture for the planned infrastructure development. Local authorities have expressed significant concern over the project’s implications, citing both public interest and the ecological sensitivity of the area.
The Mayor of Vishnica, Mitko Kostadinovski, highlighted the environmental stakes involved. The residents of the village of Bledat have a documented history of opposing the proposed development on their river. Their opposition has manifested in organized protests, including efforts in March of this year where they blocked the Višnica-Berovë road to draw attention to the issue.
The community remains committed to preventing any form of large-scale construction on the riverbed. The pending legal action and the local outcry underscore a continuing dispute over the management and future use of the Bledat river basin.
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