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Tomašević Under Fire: 'You're Lucky Only Three Construction Sites Are Closed!'
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Tomašević Under Fire: 'You're Lucky Only Three Construction Sites Are Closed!'

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Zagreb's City Assembly is holding its final session before the summer recess, with over 30 items on the agenda, primarily reports on city companies and institutions.
  • During the current affairs segment, councilor Josip Periša criticized Mayor Tomislav Tomašević for the numerous open construction sites across the city, which he claims endanger traffic participants, especially pedestrians.
  • Mayor Tomašević responded by explaining the necessity of the works, citing old infrastructure and seasonal timing, while acknowledging some delays.

Zagreb's City Assembly convened for its final session before the summer break, facing a packed agenda of over 30 items, predominantly reports on the performance of municipal companies and institutions. The session's current affairs segment saw councilor Josip Periša of the Drito party directly challenge Mayor Tomislav Tomašević regarding the city's pervasive construction sites.

Your luck is that only three construction sites have been closed by the construction inspectorate!

— Josip PerišaCouncilor Josip Periša criticizing Mayor Tomislav Tomašević for the city's numerous open construction sites.

Periša highlighted the severe disruption caused by the numerous open construction sites, particularly in the Trešnjevka-sjever and Trešnjevka-jug districts. He described the situation as "a horror" for residents, with roads dug up for months and cyclists forced onto tram tracks. Periša pointedly remarked that the city was fortunate only three sites had been closed by the construction inspectorate.

The most of you focused on the works around Trešnjevka market. These works were announced three months ago.

— Tomislav TomaševićMayor Tomislav Tomašević responding to criticism about construction delays.

Mayor Tomašević defended the city's approach, addressing the specific concerns about Trešnjevka. He stated that major works are announced three months in advance on the regulacije.zagreb.hr website. Regarding the Vukovarska street works, he explained they are essential for replacing 80-year-old water pipes that have repeatedly burst. While acknowledging delays on the Kostelska street project, he asserted that most other works are on schedule and questioned when else such essential infrastructure repairs should be conducted if not now.

What about the works in Vukovarska, they are related to the water supply which is 80 years old and has burst several times.

— Tomislav TomaševićMayor Tomislav Tomašević explaining the necessity of ongoing roadworks.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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