Heated Dispute Over Possible Non-Repair of Dam in Talsu Municipality
After a mill dam breach in Dursupe, water levels have dropped, but residents and local government clash over whether to restore it.
In Talsu Municipality, a fierce debate is ongoing about the future of a breached mill dam following heavy rains. The water level at the dam site in Dursupe has now fallen, but concern remains high.
The Talsu local government, citing state regulations on river protection, is considering not repairing the dam. This stance has met with categorical opposition from residents of Balgale Parish. They fear that without the dam, the mill pond will turn into a swamp, altering the local landscape and ecosystem.
The issue has become a source of tension between the community and the municipality, with discussions continuing over the best course of action.
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