Water and soil spotted by the Usce aquarium site; residents call a July 5 protest
N1 reports that near the future aquarium construction site in Usce park, next to the former Hotel Jugoslavija site, a large amount of soil, a stream of water coming from the ground, a fenced hole, pipes, and a generator are visible, but no workers were on site. Igor Andjelic from Zbor Batajnica said activists will try to compare the tree map and check reports that two trees were removed; residents are being invited to a "Save Usce" protest at 18:00 on July 5 outside the Usce shopping center.
What matters
What is visible on site
N1 describes soil, water coming from the ground, a fenced hole, pipes, and a generator.
No workers seen
N1's reporter says no workers were present during the check, so the type of works was not established.
Trees to be checked against map
Igor Andjelic said activists will compare the tree map and check reports that two trees were removed.
New protest
The "Save Usce" gathering is announced for July 5 at 18:00 outside the Usce shopping center.
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How sources frame this story
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Residents announce a new protest: in Usce park there is much soil, water spurting from it, and no workers
N1 writes that near the future aquarium construction site in Usce park, between the former Hotel Jugoslavija site and the future facility, a large amount of soil and water spurting from the ground are visible; a large fenced hole, pipes, and a generator are also on site. N1's reporter says no workers were present, so the exact type of works could not be established; according to her information, they may be heating-pipeline works by Beogradske elektrane. Igor Andjelic from Zbor Batajnica said activists will compare the tree map and check reports that two trees were removed. He invited residents to a "Save Usce" protest at 18:00 on July 5 outside the Usce shopping center.
Overall takeaway
The fresh facts do not change the project's legal status, but they show that the preparatory stage around the Usce site has become visible to residents and puts trees, water, and public space back on the protest agenda.
What this means for residents
For New Belgrade residents
The card records a new phase in the dispute over public space in Usce park.
When and where
If planning movement around Usce, note the announced July 5, 18:00 gathering by the shopping center.
Environmental question remains open
The article does not give official confirmation about the trees; N1 reports that activists plan to verify it.
