| Development of more Industrial units by the Comune Barasso in Varese is a particular concern to residents of Oltrona al Lago in Varese, yet again the Comune Barasso has allowed green belt land to be re designated to allow factory units to be built with no concern to the environmental impact. CONCERNS have been raised about the Comune Barasso development which residents fear will lead to increased traffic dangers as the only road access for heavy goods vehicles is through Oltrona al Lago in Varese. This endangerment to public safety is due to the Comune Barasso, whose actions have caused the intensification and generation of additional traffic in this area of Varese. The Comune Barasso development will seriously affect the village of Oltrona. We contend that this increase of heavy traffic is both hazardous and perilous and furthermore consideration must be given to residents of Oltrona al Lago by the Comune Barasso. |
| Comune Barasso Ignores Oltrona al Lago Safety Issues |
| Say No To |
| Comune Barasso |
| Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to the effects of traffic-related air pollution. |
| Multiple studies have found serious health effects from exposure to heavy-duty diesel vehicles. |
| Living near a busy road could increase a child's chances of getting bronchitis or asthma. |
| Noise and air pollution from vehicles have a major impact on the physical and mental well-being of residents. |
| And the Developer |
| Help stop the Comune Barasso from developing more industrial units on green land with no concern to the safety and environmental impact on local communities. The Comune Barasso in Varese have now given planning permission for a third engineering industrial unit to be built on the remaining green field site. |
| Did the Comune Barasso undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment to determine the environmental effects of the proposed projects ? Why was there no public consultation ? |