Today, the Italian government has issued final approval for the construction of the longest bridge in the world with a single range, which will connect Sicilija with land, despite environmentally friendly, financial and other problems that have delayed the decision for decades.
3.7 km from Building is discussed, as a way that will encourage the development of the poor Italian south, since the late sixties last centuries.
The right-wing government of current Prime Minister Giorgie Meloni has given a project priority and set aside 13.5 billion euros in the next 10 years to build bridges and accompanying facilities. The land part of Italy from Sicily separates the Messine Strait.
According to Messina Strait Company, the bridge will be completed in 2032. Years.
The project strongly opposes experts who question his construction given that he should be built in the earthquake zone. Many fear the overrun costs, possible damage to the environment, as well as from the infiltration of the local mafia in construction contracts.
Some civil groups that oppose the construction of the bridge clearly say that it is unnecessary, and organicish organizations filed the appeal this week to the European Union, pointing for serious risks by the local environment.
Powerful support and start of work
Despite everything, the project has a strong support of those who believe that the rapid railway and road connection, as an alternative to the current ferry crossing, Sicily and other poor Italian regions to bring the intently needed incentive and development.
After an announced international tender, the project was assigned to the Eurolink consortium, which leads the largest Italian construction company Webuild. The consortium consists of the Spanish group SACYR and Japanese IHI.
Messina Strait Company members, which monitors the project, state that the approval on Wednesday should enable the beginning of preliminary works, which includes archaeological and geological research, and the land expropriation will be approved.
Webuild estimates that thanks to the construction of the bridge could open more than 100,000 jobs.
(Vijesti.ba)
