The residents of Sant Jordi denounce the disappearance of two constructions during the works to build apartments

PalmaThe residents of Sant Jordi reported this Wednesday the disappearance of several elements that 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 have explained, an excavator has demolished two structures that the residents had identified as talayots, although the Palma City Council asserts that they were not protected heritage elements.

The residents claim 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 Binissalom, in Sant Jordi, where the new housing development is planned.

Cort asserts that during the preliminary work an archaeological remain has already been located, which will be preserved and will be integrated into the future green area of the development. This space will also incorporate a windmill that is currently located in another part of the area and which will be moved to guarantee 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 the future plots and roads. Once these works are finished and it is verified that the layout conforms to the authorized project, the report of the layout and start of the works will be formalized, if appropriate.

The residents explain that they cannot believe that 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 very Wednesday, upon asking the technician who was in the area for explanations, he indicated to them 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 that heritage elements of Sant Jordi could have disappeared during the 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, the works have had archaeological supervision from the beginning, a condition included in the building permit that requires having an archaeologist responsible for earthworks. The start-of-work report, 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.

In addition, the city council assures that during the preliminary works an archaeological remain has already been located, which will be preserved and will be integrated into the future green area of the urbanization. This space will also incorporate a mill that is currently located in another part of the area and that will be moved to guarantee its conservation.

The City Council also points out that the urbanization works and the construction of the 118 homes have not yet begun. Current actions are limited to clearing and preparing the land to delimit future plots and roads. Once these works are finished and it is verified that the layout conforms to the authorized project, the layout and start-of-work report will be formalized, if applicable.