A proposed hydroelectric power plant in Vajont raises concerns among residents due to its location, which is historically significant and associated with tragedy.
A new proposal for a hydroelectric power plant in Vajont, spearheaded by the company Welly Red srl, has sparked outrage among local residents who view the site as sacred. This area is not just any location; it is marked by the tragic events of October 9, 1963, when a massive landslide led to a devastating flood, killing nearly 2,000 people. The project was submitted to the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region for environmental impact assessment on December 12 and is currently in its initial phases of review, generating significant concern over whether the potential benefits of the power plant justify its construction in such a historically and emotionally charged area.
