Dec 03 ESG concerned about growing fuel industry in the Bay
A recent stream of official announcements by the Spanish Government of major planned expansion of fuel tank farms in Algeciras and Los Barrios is a significant blow to the Bay environment (see Boletin No. 285.pdf). The Algeciras project brings this polluting activity practically to the centre of the Bay. It will undoubtedly affect water movement and water quality, as flow will be restricted. Furthermore it raises the risk of a shipping accident as vessel pathways continue to narrow, while maritime activity rises. The second smaller but still sizeable tank farm is planned for Los Barrios. This will see industrialization take place on a major scale once again in the bay, eating up land area and impacting on marine ecosystems already under significant threat from existing chemical industries. Given the Spanish Government’s complaints to the EU over the environmental impact of the relatively small reclamations being carried out in Gibraltar it is inconceivable that it continues to industrialise, pollute and reclaim land for massive projects as currently planned.
This Press Release is issued in conformity with the Inquiry's previously stated intention to keep members of the public regularly informed as to the progress of its work.
The Gibraltar National Dance Team rocked Germany by being crowned World Champions at the recent World Show Dance Championships. The event was staged in Riesa, with 3,301 dancers from 34 nations taking part. The event was organised for the renowned world governing body the International Dance Organisation (IDO) by the Germany Dance Federation (TAF), FSVG Riesa and a good friend of Gibraltar, IDO Vice President Michael Wednt.
