Kladno does not want Globus at Růžové pole, continues talks with the investor

Kladno - The leadership of Kladno does not want the Globus hypermarket in the Růžové pole area and is continuing discussions with the investor, who has already invested millions of crowns into the construction preparations. On Monday, an introductory meeting took place, with more to follow. The spokesperson for the Kladno city hall, Štěpánka Filipová, informed ČTK about this today. Local residents are concerned about traffic congestion, noise, and environmental pollution.

The areas in Růžové pole are used by Kladno residents for sports and recreation, but they are private property. The change to the zoning plan that allows for the construction of Globus was approved in April by the former leadership of Kladno despite opposition from part of the residents and the former opposition, as well as the current leadership of Kladno.

The former leadership of Kladno approved the signing of a contract with the investor two weeks before the elections; the contract addresses issues such as securing and operating the necessary infrastructure. "The contract is absolutely immoral. However, during the negotiations, the investor assured us that he does not want to misuse it, even though he has reportedly already invested several million crowns into the project," stated Kladno Mayor Dan Jiránek (ODS). The leadership of the Central Bohemian Region is also opposed to the construction of the hypermarket in the area.

As part of the environmental impact assessment (EIA), people and associations could express their opinions on the construction until Sunday. Their objections will now be addressed by officials. After they issue a verdict on the assessment, Kladno will react with further steps. According to Kladno’s leadership, there should be more greenery and apartments in the area.

According to the current proposal, a hypermarket with a parking lot and a gas station is to be built in Růžové pole. The area would exceed 90,000 square meters, with the supermarket covering more than 17,000 square meters, and the maximum height of the building should not exceed 15 meters, although a local extension is possible.

The EIA assessment anticipates that an average of 3,200 cars, 14 light trucks, and eight heavy trucks will head to the shopping center within a 24-hour period. The increase in traffic load from personal vehicles is expected to be 1,600 cars, while the remainder will be passing traffic.

According to the Regional Office, the immission limits for annual concentrations of benzo(a)pyrene have been long exceeded in the area. Short-term concentrations of particulate matter are at the limit of the immission limit, and the environment is already burdened by noise from the busy surrounding streets.