Great excitement after the court ruling: those looking for relaxation no longer want their green oasis taken from them.
Dark clouds could soon gather over the Augartenbucht in Graz, although the sun was still clear in the deep blue sky on Friday. As the “Krone” revealed, the administrative court quashed the appeal of the city of Graz and lifted the water law permit for the redevelopment of the Murufer.
Administrative court locates numerous shortcomings
The 42-page Supreme Court ruling, which the “Steirerkrone” disposes of, identifies numerous shortcomings. Even an environmental impact assessment could therefore still be started retroactively. Is even the popular relaxation oasis in the middle of the capital threatened to be demolished?
At least none of the many sunbathers, athletes and hikers we met on the day of the bad news in the bay would imagine that.
Six-year-old Emily splashes happily in the shallow water. Her grandmother takes care of the little girl from Graz who goes to school in the fall. “I’ve been here with my kids and have been visiting this place for many years. It’s just great, weather today. My grandson enjoys his free time – and it’s good to cool off,” says Susanne Steppwieser.
Just a few yards away, Aurel Hutter sits on a rock on the shore. On the leash he holds the dog “Avira” who cools his paws. “We came from the Geidorf district and spend today on the Mur. I hope the people of Graz will keep this beautiful place for a long time to come!”
How are things going now? The KPÖ in the town hall wants to wait for further developments for the time being, according to the “Krone”, the coalition partner and deputy mayor Judith Schwentner (Greens) will clarify the further procedure next week. “In this matter, Schwentner should put aside her ideological stance and stand up for this project,” advises Alexis Pascuttini, president of the Graz FPÖ club. The conservation association sticks to it: “The law must remain the law,” said Vice-President Romana Ull.
Source: Krone
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