Residents of the Gastronómicos subdivision have raised their voices in response to the sudden appearance of heavy machinery in the area adjacent to Terranoble, where part of the hill has begun to be removed, an area considered a natural buffer zone and a passageway for wild fauna.
The main concern lies in the lack of information about the nature of the work, as they fear that it is a new building that could put the stability of the land and the safety of residents at risk.
According to the residents of the area, the machinery arrived last week and since then a constant removal of earth has been observed, which has caused damage to drinking water pipes and exposed high-tension cables that supply the colony.
Although the water leak has already been repaired, concerns persist about the environmental and structural impact that these actions may generate.
“It is an area where there are deer and coconut palms, which are protected. They are removing the earth without anyone informing us what is going to be done here. They have already damaged pipes and now we fear that there will be a landslide that will endanger our homes,” denounced one of the affected neighbors.
The area that was intervened is located near the Lirios circuit, a road frequently used by tourist tours on ATVs, horses and razers, as well as being a natural passage for wildlife.
The presence of heavy machinery a few meters from the buildings has generated alarm among residents, who warn about the risk of landslides that could affect residential structures.
Another aspect that has raised alarms is the uncertainty about the legality of the work. Neighbors do not know if there is a construction license for the intervention in this area, which until now was maintained as a natural protected area.
“We do not know if there are permits, no one has informed us anything, but here they are destroying the hill. We do not want another tower that affects the environment even more and endangers our homes,” said another resident.
It is worth noting that this area is part of the Urban Forest Network recently approved by the Puerto Vallarta City Council, which recognizes it as the city’s ecological heritage.
This designation seeks to protect natural areas that contribute to environmental balance and the conservation of native flora and fauna, so any intervention should have strict environmental impact studies and official permits.
Given this situation, the neighbors demand the immediate intervention of the Public Works, Ecology and Civil Protection authorities to verify whether the work has the necessary permits and whether the risks to the community and the environment have been evaluated.
So far, there has been no official response, while the machinery continues to operate and fear among residents increases.
Source: tribunadelabahia
