The villagers of Botun dismantled the tent that was located near the sign at the entrance to the village and set up three new ones - within the location planned for the construction of a wastewater treatment plant (collector).
There are currently three new tents at the location, as well as several tractors and trucks. The people of Botunja set them up last night around 19 pm.
One of the locals, Jagoš Bećirović, told reporters that there is a possibility of setting up more tents:
"The weather is bad, and we need to protect ourselves."
He also revealed that he hopes that "reason will prevail among decision-makers."
He also wondered whether Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, Mayor Saša Mujović, and the director of "Water Supply and Sewerage" Aleksandar Nišavić would "raise their children near a collector and an incinerator."
"Would they bring their children to live next to the collector? I can't estimate the turnout, there will be people. We were in almost every house and we were welcomed nicely - with smiles and support," said Bećirović, adding that if the authorities "start the work, the people of Botunja will stand in front of the machines."
He also claims that a permit for the construction of the collector cannot be issued, "because the location is not clean."
"One of the conditions must be the consent of local communities. They don't have that," said Bećirović, adding that the collector is disastrous for the municipality of Zeta.
He also claims that facilities similar to the one planned in Botun are "moving around Europe."
Local resident Slavko Vukčević said he had no information whether the Municipal Inspection would visit the tent settlement in Botun.
He also said that many people visit them and provide support.
"We crossed here solely because of the busy road. We were afraid that someone would get hurt on the road itself. This territory is owned by the Capital City. The entire Zeta region is administratively part of Podgorica. There was no demarcation."
Vukčević also reminded that they have been opposing the construction of the collector since 2004.
He also said that they hoped that someone would allow the people of Botunja to breathe healthy air, and that everyone wanted them to have healthy and beautiful children.
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