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D1 Highway, section Turany–Hubová

This section of the D1 motorway passes through an area mostly covered by NATURA 2000 sites. In spite of recommendations in the environmental impact assessment, the more destructive route was selected, jeopardising also several communities living near the construction. NGOs, experts and the Commission have all raised concerns about the project.

Extension of R1 motorway from Banská Bystrica to Ružomberok

The planned 50-kilometre extension of the existing R1 motorway would damage one of the most precious natural areas in Slovakia – the two national parks at Veľká Fatra and Nízke Tatry. While supposedly satisfying the regions’ transport needs, the motorway will in fact only increase transit traffic flows without benefitting local populations.

Modernization of the railway corridor via Trenčín

Upgrading this section of the Pan-European rail corridor V involves a critical section via Trenčín, where the tracks would pass directly through the city centre. The construction would significantly alter city life and modes of transport, and several family homes and newly constructed summer resorts would be demolished. In spite of procedural flaws and the cancellation of the building permit in May 2011, the project is still under consideration for EU funding.

Plastic waste processing plant in Senica

This plant would process mixed plastic waste and produce both light heating oil and a grit byproduct for use in construction. The environmental impact assessment did not fully explain the production processes however, including the origin of inputs and whether a market exists for outputs. The contract also threatens the sound use of public money, as the municipality bears all project costs including the application for funds, and project implementation and administration. The municipality also commits to provide 4 000 tons of plastic waste annually and faces fines for each missing tonne, even though Senica only produces about 1500 tonnes annually.