The local residents association in Los Mateos has formally requested urgent intervention from Cartagena’s mayor, Noelia Arroyo, concerning contaminated land in their area. The complaint, submitted on the twentieth of July, calls for immediate measures to protect residents from hazardous waste and pollutants found on a site earmarked for the construction of forty social housing units.

The planned construction project has faced challenges, with the bidding process for the necessary land decontamination having previously gone unanswered. Initially projected at three hundred seventy-five thousand euros, the estimated cost to clean the site has since increased to five hundred thirty-five thousand euros. This escalating expense highlights the urgency of addressing the environmental concerns raised by the residents.

The mayor’s response to this complaint remains awaited, as residents express their growing unease about the potential health risks linked to prolonged exposure to these contaminants. Local officials are urged to act decisively to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the community.

As this situation develops, the future of the social housing initiative is at stake, further complicating efforts to provide affordable housing solutions in Cartagena.