St. Julian's has asked, in the precautionary measure currently underway, that if it is granted, the judge should nevertheless allow the works planned for the area of the school to be carried out, since it may not be able to withstand a major earthquake.
St Julian's also stressed that the recent earthquake revealed a new seismological fault that needs to be studied and that there may be signs of a strong earthquake in the near future, which would have serious consequences for the school, given the seismological vulnerability of the buildings and the fact that the area is considered to be at high risk in the event of an earthquake and tsunami.
SOS Quinta dos Ingleses went to the court to agree with St. Julian's request, as it has always been guided by reasons of public interest and the defence of diffuse interests related to the environment and the quality of life of local populations, and therefore could not fail to support the carrying out of the necessary works to consolidate the buildings of St. Julian's, in order to guarantee the safety conditions of all those who attend.
SOS Quinta dos Ingleses also went to the court to say that, in its opinion, the works could have taken place a long time ago if St Julian's hadn't chosen to partner with Alves Ribeiro and do everything in consortium with this company, treating both projects as a single process.
St Julian's request, however, greatly reinforces the arguments that have been put forward by SOS Quinta dos Ingleses regarding the risks and vulnerabilities of that area and the consequent need to prevent them by preventing further construction.
It's a shame that CMC and Alves Ribeiro remain blind to these facts/arguments.
