Spat over residential concrete plant

WHILE A DEVELOPER  is trying to convince unhappy Coco del Mar residents that  a  concrete plant on a building site will be a benefit, the Ministry of the Environment has not  yet authorized its installation.

Ministry official María de los Ángeles Bajura  said that the project’s environmental permit, was approved July 6.

It does not allow the inclusion of a concrete plant. A request f rom the  developer for its inclusion  is being studied.

The promoter of the project  on Riviera del Gulf said that the inclusion of the plant will benefit the surrounding community because it will eliminate the need to use trucks to haul concrete to the site..

The document says that the plant will end operation when the building is finished, and no concrete will be taken off the site. They also said that it will reduce air pollution.

“We see only benefits from this strategy,” the promoter said.

Residents have opposed the plan and have  also been critical of development that has been allowed in the area.