The wind towers looming over the sea off Alghero are those of Sardinia North West: 27 triangular structures, over 300 meters tall, each with two wind turbines, in a 382-square-kilometer marine area off Capo Caccia. The Port Authority has issued a ban valid until October 30th to allow for geological surveys preparatory to the construction of the Swedish multinational's offshore wind farm. "We are ready to barricade ourselves," warned Emiliano Piras and Christian Mulas, presidents of the Urban Planning and Environment committees of the council, who convened a joint meeting yesterday at Villa Maria Pia.
Tense climate
Mayor Raimondo Cacciotto and the regional councilor for urban planning, Francesco Spanedda, were also present. The atmosphere was tense, with residents, associations, and businesses voicing their concerns. "We are not opposed to the energy transition," they reiterated, "but this cannot happen at the expense of our landscape and our identity. Capo Caccia cannot be transformed into the backdrop for an industrial park."
Environmental damage
It's not just a question of aesthetics: there are concerns for marine life, fishing, tourism, and the fragile balance of an area that thrives on nature and beauty. "At the moment, there's no reason to approve a project of this kind," Cacciotto clarified. "There are no beneficial effects for our territory. The cables, however, once they reach land, would impact sand dunes, olive groves, and our historic center."
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