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Pachia Ammos beach, Stavros, is one of the rare clean and untouched beaches on the north side of Chania. This beautiful natural haven is not only a much-loved public beach, open to all, but it is also a nesting ground for the endangered Carreta carreta sea turtle or loggerhead turtle. Every year, more and more eggs are found and protected on this beach. In the sand, white sea lilies Pancratium maritinum grow, another endangered species. At the north end, there is an archeological site with an ancient quarry, and a petrified forest where rare rhizomes were recently discovered. Now, the municipality of Chania has decided to build a sewage pumping station right on this beach (at point A44) with a surface of 150 sq.m and depth of min. 6 m. This is a serious threat with huge ecological consequences for the sea turtles and for other marine and plant life. And of course for the people living in Stavros and for the visitors coming to enjoy its natural beauty! In case of technical difficulties or power cuts, of which there are many, sewage will end up on the beach, destroying the animal and plant life. The sewage pump station will emit a nasty smell. And it will no longer be a safe spot for the many families who now enjoy the sandy beach and clear water. The plant will also block the walking trail to the archeological zone, an area of public interest. The Environmental Impact Study (EIA) that should be done before such a project has never been shown to the residents of the area and cannot be found. In 1973, the area of Stavros was characterized in as a landscape of exceptional natural beauty, which needs special state protection (Government Gazette 1242 / B / 1973), while the Ecological Initiative of Chania has submitted a request for the area of Stavros to receive candidate status for inclusion in the Natura 2000 Network. Furthermore, the residents of Stavros were never informed or consulted about this project. This is contrary to the Greek legislation of Art. 86 law 3852/2010, and to E.U. laws on information and consultation with the right to exchange views or even objections by institutions and citizens. According to Article 24 of the Constitution, the protection of the natural and cultural environment is an obligation of the State and a right of everyone. The residents and friends of Pachia Ammos believe in the need for a new sewage plant in the area. But they think that this is not the right location for the A44 pumping station. It will destroy a sensitive area of ecological, cultural and social importance. Please sign this petition in support of the protest. And help us save this beautiful and important bay for future generations!

Παράσταση διαμαρτυρίας στον Σταυρό

Η Ρούλα Καστρινάκη, πρόεδρος της Οικολογικής Πρωτοβουλίας Χανίων για το αντλιοστάσιο της ΔΕΥΑΧ

Ο Σωτήρης Μαρινάκης, κάτοικος Σταυρού για την θέση του αντλιοστασίου της ΔΕΥΑΧ

«Ναι στο έργο της αποχέτευσης , όχι στη χωροθέτηση αντλιοστασίου στην παραλία της Παχιάς Αμμου» είπαν οι κάτοικοι του Σταυρού που συγκεντρώθηκαν το μεσημέρι της Κυριακής (15/01) στο χώρο του εργοταξίου. https://www.haniotika-nea.gr/megali-sygkentrosi-ston-stayro-enantia-sti-kataskeyi-antliostasioy-video/