فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Taza – For several days now, a residential square in the Al Maghreb Al Arabi neighborhood of Taza has been witnessing a heavy spread of airborne dust from piles of soil and excavation materials dumped by a public works company. Local sources have described the situation as “environmentally hazardous.”
Residents told the newspaper that “the dust resulting from soil, uprooted asphalt, and crushed gravel (known locally as ‘kankasor’) lingers in the air throughout the day, seeping through windows and causing respiratory issues, particularly for allergy sufferers, including children and the elderly.”
The same sources added that “the constant noise of truck engines delivering and unloading the materials makes matters worse, turning daily life into an ongoing struggle in homes that now feel like they’re in the middle of a construction site.”
According to informed local sources, the company has chosen this square as a temporary site to dump excavation waste, seemingly as part of a project to restructure the sewage system or the potable water network. The decision is reportedly driven by proximity and cost-saving considerations.
However, residents argue that “economic concerns should not come at the expense of human health,” and have raised questions about the legality of the operation.
Through local media, residents have posed a number of unanswered questions, including:
- Does the company have legal authorization to use this residential space for storing soil and excavation waste?
- Is there a terms-of-reference document outlining the conditions and safety protocols for such operations?
- Were local authorities and relevant entities informed of the environmental and social harm being caused?
Several affected residents, speaking to the newspaper, called for “the immediate relocation of these piles to areas far from residential zones,” noting that “Taza has plenty of open spaces that could be used to collect such materials without disrupting residents’ lives.”
Local testimonies stressed that “companies working on infrastructure projects must consider the environmental and social impact when selecting their sites,” reminding that “human well-being must always be the top priority.”
While awaiting intervention from the relevant authorities, residents of the Al Maghreb Al Arabi neighborhood continue to endure choking dust and the rattling noise that shakes their homes.
One resident summed it up, telling the newspaper: “Only those who suffer from allergies understand the impact… It’s unfair to be punished simply because we live near a public works project.”
Source: Fes News Media
