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Gaia rejects high-speed train station in Santo Ovídeo and demands alternative in Mafamude and Vilar do Paraíso
The Gaia Municipal Council has formally reaffirmed its opposition to the planned location of the high-speed rail station in Santo Ovídeo, citing severe and prolonged urban disruption. The council is demanding that the government evaluate an alternative site in the Mafamude and Vilar do Paraíso area, warning of five years of construction impacts, including heavy truck traffic and potential damage to local commerce and hospital access.
Why it matters
If you live or travel in Vila Nova de Gaia, this dispute indicates that the major infrastructure project is facing significant local opposition that could lead to project delays or changes, though no work stoppage or plan adjustment has been confirmed yet.Correio da ManhãRead original ↗
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