Chogogo resort dumped sand illegally in front of their new resort. It has washed out to sea and smothered the reef, formerly known as Front Porch and is now encroaching on Bari(
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Bonaire: Chogogo Resort construction halted due to illegal work
LOCAL | By Correspondent Nov. 4, 2021
The authorities on Bonaire have stopped construction of the Chogogo tourist resort on the beach, because rules have been broken. The contractor dumped 2300 cubic meters of sand, originating from French Guiana, without a permit and without taking any measures. For example, a wall should have been erected to protect the vulnerable coral off the coast from the sand.
In July, the contractors of the four-star resort had already been warned that they were not allowed to continue working without a permit. Now a penalty of one million euros has been imposed and construction has come to a standstill.
LOCAL | By
Correspondent Nov. 4, 2021
KRALENDIJK - The authorities on Bonaire have stopped the construction of the Chogogo Resort Bonaire due to the illegal widening of the beach. For this purpose, 3,500 tons of sand were imported from French Guiana.
The resort must pay a penalty of $1.2 million to the Bonairean government. In July, a warning was issued that no further construction was allowed without a permit. There are no concrete indications about the role and involvement of the contractor. The NOS reports that the contractor denies being involved in the above work through his lawyer.
Depositing the sand without a protective wall can be a serious threat to the coral. In addition, it was not possible to check the quality of the sand from French Guiana.
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Now it appears that Government, Governor Rijna and Commissioner Kroon have sold out-
No fine will be imposed. Building continues and the REEF is DEAD!