City Council laments delays reported by Health Park Commissioner: "No evidence of received practice"
In the heart of Italy, a long-anticipated project, the Health Park, has become the centre of political debate. Regional Councilor Daniele Valle has voiced criticism towards the commissioner appointed by Governor Alberto Cirio and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing them of delays in the construction of the Health Park.
The draft of the social health plan, set to be approved this fall, indicates that work on the Health Park is scheduled to begin in 2026. This timeline has raised concerns among many, including Valle, who contends that the commissioner responsible for the Health Park has not adhered to the initial promises of work starting in 2025 and the first stone being laid in the first half of 2023.
The contract for the Health Park was signed four months ago, and the verification of requirements has been completed. However, the city hall was surprised as they hadn't received any applications for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), a process that is regulated by a regional law.
Mayor Stefano Lo Russo has expressed his readiness to prioritize the Health Park issue, while Marco Corsini, a person mentioned in the context, is urging the speeding up of the EIA process. Corsini's statement on July 30, 2024, that the Health Park is proceeding according to the promised schedule appears contrary to the current situation.
The issue of the Health Park delays is seen by some as an attempt by Valle to divert attention from a political problem involving Thomas Schael, who may leave the helm of the Health City. Valle, however, argues that the EIA is a purely technical process where politics should not intervene.
The commissioner appointed by the Cirio administration at the University no longer enjoys the trust of Cirio and assessor Riboldi after a few months. The concession award for the Health Park was over a year ago, but the timelines and procedures for the EIA remain unclear.
As the Health Park construction progresses, the debate continues, with many calling for transparency and adherence to the initial timelines. The situation serves as a reminder of the complexities that can arise when politics and infrastructure intersect.
- The draft health plan highlights that the Science of constructing the Health Park will not commence until 2026, sparking worries among critics like Daniele Valle.
- In the world of Workplace-wellness and Health-and-wellness discussions, Valle accuses the commissioner of neglecting initial promises, with work expected to start in 2025.
- Despite the contract signing four months ago and the completion of requirement verification, an application for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, regulated by policy-and-legislation, has yet to be received.
- As the Mayor advocates for prioritizing the Health Park issue, Marco Corsini calls for expediting the EIA process, contradicting his previous statement that the project is proceeding as planned.
- Some suspect that Valle's criticisms are a Mental-health ploy to divert attention from the political drama involving Thomas Schael's potential resignation at the Health City. Valle, however, emphasizes that the EIA process should remain unbiased and purely technical.
- The commissioner's loss of trust from Cirio and assessor Riboldi, the confusing timelines, and procedures for the EIA raise questions about transparency and adherence to initial agendas in the intersection of Politics, General-news, Crime-and-justice, and Car-accidents.
