It would seem the debacle that is the Tauro Beach Project, which was supposed to be a “flag ship” project for Anfi has now hit the international press. The UK’s Guardian Newspaper has published an article by Anders Lundqvist and Rowan Bauer, two independent research journalists on the story of the sand that has been used.
Many months ago Inside Timeshare published the story that this sand was imported from Western Sahara, that it is under investigation by SEPRONA, the Nature Protection Service of the Guardia Civil. Anders over the past few months has been in contact with us and we have happily passed on information we had, so it is with pleasure that we publish todays story with the link to their article.
Inside Timeshare has been following the story mainly from the perspective of the timeshare angle, but we have also published the latest stories from the local residents. The fact that recently the entrances and pathways to the area have been blocked, making it very difficult for the residents to get to their properties.
Anders and Rowan have taken a different tack to this story, they have concentrated on the illegalities of importing products from an area which is under occupation and is in breach of UN resolutions and rulings from the European Court of Justice.
It has been the contention of many in Gran Canaria that this sand was brought here illegally and was dumped without being treated, Lt Germán García SEPRONA’s Chief in Las Palmas stated “The sand was brought illegally, it was discharged with no control at all,” something that has angered environmentalists. No one knows for sure what effect this could have on the local environment. Only 300 meters from the beach is an undersea area which is protected, it contains plant and animal species unique the area and found nowhere else in the world. Apparently this area has already been affected, to what degree is not quite known.
This whole story from the start has been one of pure greed, no thought for the local residents, no thought for the environment, just the thought of building and making money! This story is not going away, the investigations are ongoing, so it is only a matter of time before the truth comes out. When it does, we are sure there will be charges to follow.
Here is the link to Anders’ and Rowan’s article in the The Guardian.
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