AGIOS NIKOLAOS DISTOMOU: The torrential rains brought the mountain down into yards! Who will shield the area before it's too late?
– Major damage and concern about the next bad weather and its consequences.
– At the center of the stream, residences, facilities and the Hostels of Aluminum of Greece.
The repeated flood flows in the stream in the area of Agios Nikolaos Distomo in recent months have caused serious problems. The rushing waters, especially during the Daniel season, carried huge quantities of debris from the mountain located directly above the area, leaving behind mud, rocks and extensive destruction.
And anxiety about the future!
The consequences are not just aesthetic. In at least one residence, water and mud invaded the yard and ground floor areas, causing damage. In two bridges (one built by local residents) the materials brought in have threatened to collapse, while in one the "rubble" has reached its "ceiling"!
And the question is now relentless: What will happen in the next big downpour? Will the debris and water end up in more homes and facilities? Will other homes on both sides of the stream be flooded? Will they enter their… bedrooms?
The area is of particular interest, as on one side of the stream are the private residences of locals and the structures of the public children's camps that have not been used in recent years, while on the other are the Hostels of Aluminum of Greece, the well-known "villas" that were created after the forced expropriation of the area (small settlement and privileged estates of Distomites), but also now the so-called "Strategy" of Metlen, where regular meetings of the Group's top executives are held, including its President!
Who is responsible for the restoration and flood protection of the stream and its slopes?
1. Based on the law, the Region of Central Greece and in particular the Regional Unit of Boeotia, certainly have the decisive role! Has it itself or after a report from the AIA Municipality intervened or is it planning specific actions?
Because we see entire pages in local newspapers presenting reports, trips abroad for… tourists, euros being distributed with promises from the Region with… press releases, but here where the issue is urgent, we haven't heard anything!
2. It is possible – based on the data that applied to the corresponding stream in Distomo Beach – that the Metlen company, which has the eastern, expropriated, side, has a contractual obligation to provide flood protection. We were unable to find out. It may have been foreseen at the time (1960), it may not have been!
However, from a social and practical perspective (for the security of the Hostel, the residences and the Conference Center of its executives) has it considered its substantial contribution to their protection, in a way that will also help the other side, its neighbors?
It is necessary and urgent, however, for the Region – with notification from the Municipality's Technical Service, if it has not already been done – to take action: Immediately carry out technical studies and works to arrange the riverbed and contain the transported materials! Build terraces, proper accesses – a small bridge, as seen in the photos, had to be built on the initiative of the residents in order to maintain communication!
Winter is coming. Will we wait for the next disaster to mobilize the authorities – whoever they may be? Prevention cannot wait for the next flood!
# AGIOSI NIKOLAOS DISTOMOU: The torrential rains brought the mountain down into yards! Who will shield the area before it's too late? **– Major damage and concern about the next bad weather and its consequences.** **– The stream, residences, facilities and the Aluminum of Greece Hostels are in the spotlight.** The repeated flood flows in the stream in the area of Agios Nikolaos Distomo in recent months have caused serious problems. The rushing waters, especially during Daniel's period, carrying huge quantities of debris from the mountain located directly above the area, left behind mud, stones and extensive destruction. And anxiety about the future! The consequences are not just aesthetic. In at least one residence, water and mud invaded the yard and ground floor areas, causing damage. On two bridges (one built by local residents), the materials brought in have threatened to collapse, while on one the "rubble" has reached its "ceiling"! And the question is now relentless: What will happen in the next big downpour? Will the materials and water end up in more houses and facilities? Will other houses on both sides of the stream be flooded? Will they enter their… bedrooms? The area is of particular interest, as on one side of the stream are the private homes of locals and the structures of the public children's camps that have not been used in recent years, while on the other are the Aluminum of Greece Hostels, the well-known "villas" that were created after the forced expropriation of the area (a small settlement and privileged estates of the residents of Distomite), but also now the so-called "Strategy" of Metlen, where regular meetings of the Group's top executives are held, including its President! **Who is responsible for the restoration and flood protection of the stream and its slopes?** **1.** Based on the law, the Region of Central Greece and in particular the Regional Unit of Boeotia, certainly have the decisive role! Has the AIA itself or after a report from the Municipality intervened or is it planning specific actions? Because we see entire pages in local newspapers presenting reports, trips abroad for… tourists, euros being shared with promises from the Region with… press releases, but here where the issue is urgent, we haven't heard anything! **2.** It is possible – based on the data that applied to the corresponding stream in Distomo Beach – that the Metlen company, which owns the eastern, expropriated, side, has a contractual obligation for flood protection. We didn't manage to find out. It may have been predicted back then (1960), it may not have been! However, from a social and practical perspective (for the safety of the Hostel, the residences and the Conference Center of its executives) has it considered its substantial contribution to their protection, in a way that will also help the other side, its neighbors? It is necessary and urgent, however, for the Region – with notification from the Municipality's Technical Service, if it has not already been done – to take action: Immediately carry out technical studies and works to arrange the riverbed and contain the brought materials! To build terraces, proper accesses – a small bridge, as seen in the photos, had to be built on the initiative of the residents to maintain communication! **Winter is coming. Will we wait for the next disaster to mobilize those responsible – whoever they may be? Prevention cannot wait for the next flood!**
# AGIOSI NIKOLAOS DISTOMOU: The torrential rains brought the mountain down into yards! Who will shield the area before it's too late? **– Major damage and concern about the next bad weather and its consequences.** **– The stream, residences, facilities and the Aluminum of Greece Hostels are in the spotlight.** The repeated flood flows in the stream in the area of Agios Nikolaos Distomo in recent months have caused serious problems. The rushing waters, especially during Daniel's period, carrying huge quantities of debris from the mountain located directly above the area, left behind mud, stones and extensive destruction. And anxiety about the future! The consequences are not just aesthetic. In at least one residence, water and mud invaded the yard and ground floor areas, causing damage. On two bridges (one built by local residents), the materials brought in have threatened to collapse, while on one the "rubble" has reached its "ceiling"! And the question is now relentless: What will happen in the next big downpour? Will the materials and water end up in more houses and facilities? Will other houses on both sides of the stream be flooded? Will they enter their… bedrooms? The area is of particular interest, as on one side of the stream are the private homes of locals and the structures of the public children's camps that have not been used in recent years, while on the other are the Aluminum of Greece Hostels, the well-known "villas" that were created after the forced expropriation of the area (a small settlement and privileged estates of the residents of Distomite), but also now the so-called "Strategy" of Metlen, where regular meetings of the Group's top executives are held, including its President! **Who is responsible for the restoration and flood protection of the stream and its slopes?** **1.** Based on the law, the Region of Central Greece and in particular the Regional Unit of Boeotia, certainly have the decisive role! Has the AIA itself or after a report from the Municipality intervened or is it planning specific actions? Because we see entire pages in local newspapers presenting reports, trips abroad for… tourists, euros being shared with promises from the Region with… press releases, but here where the issue is urgent, we haven't heard anything! **2.** It is possible – based on the data that applied to the corresponding stream in Distomo Beach – that the Metlen company, which owns the eastern, expropriated, side, has a contractual obligation for flood protection. We didn't manage to find out. It may have been predicted back then (1960), it may not have been! However, from a social and practical perspective (for the safety of the Hostel, the residences and the Conference Center of its executives) has it considered its substantial contribution to their protection, in a way that will also help the other side, its neighbors? It is necessary and urgent, however, for the Region – with notification from the Municipality's Technical Service, if it has not already been done – to take action: Immediately carry out technical studies and works to arrange the riverbed and contain the brought materials! To build terraces, proper accesses – a small bridge, as seen in the photos, had to be built on the initiative of the residents to maintain communication! **Winter is coming. Will we wait for the next disaster to mobilize those responsible – whoever they may be? Prevention cannot wait for the next flood!**
