PDP warn on ‘dangers to health’ from New Harbours spray emissions
“The dangers to health and property of spray emissions in the New Harbours area must be controlled” say PDP
The Progressive Democratic Party issued a statement today warning on “the dangers to health and property of spray emissions in the New Harbours area” saying that these “must be controlled”.
Dr Gavin Gafan, the PDP spokesperson on environment issues said “the over-spray of paint and other such chemicals, that many residents complain originate from both the ship repair yard and the various construction projects in the south district, has been a long standing issue with residents of the area”.
Dr Gafan added that “these must be better controlled as they pose a serious risk to health and regularly damage property”.
“It is unclear which site is specifically the cause of these emissions and nuisance to health. What is clear is that if this over-spray is causing damage to the exterior of cars parked in the area, there is a real risk that long term damage to health will be suffered by residents of the area breathing in such emissions.â€
The PDP statement said that they welcome the “much needed housing developments and understand that the ship repair yard is an important part of Gibraltar’s economy”, but in a note of warning to the Government, added:
“Nevertheless, suitable operational and building techniques should be put into place that ensure that no health risks or damage to property are caused by such activities.”
The PDP are calling on the Government “to make clear what measures are being taken by both the Government and the Environmental Agency to prevent any further incidence of this serious source of pollution from further inconveniencing and endangering the residents of the area”.
Source: Progressive Democratic Party - Press Release - 29 May 2008
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