The residents of Sant Jordi denounce the disappearance of two constructions during the works to build flats
The residents initially identified them as talaiots, but Cort assures that they were not protected heritage elements and that the works have archaeological supervision
PalmaThe residents of Sant Jordi reported this Wednesday the disappearance of several elements they consider to be heritage of the area for the construction of a new development of more than a hundred homes. According to what they explained, an excavator demolished two structures that the residents had identified as talaiots, even though the Palma City Council claims they were not protected heritage elements.
The residents assert that the work has affected other elements of the surroundings and warn that there are also plans to move a windmill. The intervention is located in the area of the Camí de Son Binissalom, in Sant Jordi, where the new housing development is planned.
Cort claims that during the preliminary work, some archaeological remains have already been located, which will be preserved and integrated into the future green area of the development. This space will also incorporate a windmill that is currently located at another point in the area and will be moved to ensure its conservation.
The City Council also points out that the urbanization works and the construction of the 118 homes have not yet begun. The current actions are limited to clearing and preparing the land to delimit future plots and roads. Once these works have been completed and it has been verified that the layout conforms to the authorized project, the report on the layout and commencement of works will be formalized, if applicable.
The residents explain that they cannot believe these elements could have disappeared, since a few weeks ago the Can Sant house, located on Embat street, was also demolished.
According to their account, this same Wednesday, upon asking for explanations from the technician who was in the area, he reportedly indicated that he had the corresponding permits from Cort: "We are here by order of the Palma City Council".
The situation has generated "indignation and surprise" among the neighbors, who question whether heritage elements of Sant Jordi could have disappeared during the initial works to make way for the new development.
Cort has denied, however, that any protected heritage element has been demolished during the works. According to the City Council, archaeological supervision has been in place from the beginning, a condition included in the building permit that requires an archaeologist to be responsible for the earthworks. The record of the start of construction works, issued on September 14, establishes that any archaeological remains that may appear must be preserved and that it will be the archaeologist who will determine the necessary actions in accordance with heritage regulations.