CLIMATE activists have set up camp in an Aberdeen park in protest over plans to build an Energy Transition Zone (ETZ).
A third of the park could be used to develop an industrial zone aimed at boosting the renewables sector in the regionCLIMATE activists have set up camp in an Aberdeen park in protest over plans to build an Energy Transition Zone .
Organisers have already been given a notice to quit by the council, which owns the land, with further legal action threatened if they refuse to leave. “We hope this summer even more supporters will join our campaign. Together we can win the fight to protect St Fittick’s park fromTo make up for the loss of some of the park, ETZ’s plans have allowed for an extension to the existing skate park, additional play facilities and space for community growing.A spokesman for Aberdeen City Council said: “The council is aware of the climate camp set up at St Fittick’s Park.
Those in the climate camp have also aligned themselves with those impacted by the situation faced by local residents in relation to reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete . “People are worried, stressed and scared about their future and the financial impact of whatever decision the council makes – whether that will be remedial works, retrofit, or demolition,” she added.We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
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