Extraordinary commissioner Marcello Feola has approved a programme covering more than 300 demolitions and site restorations on Ischia following the 2017 earthquake and the 2022 landslide, according to Il Mattino.
The order, ordinance 46, covers mainly Casamicciola Terme, as well as Forio and Lacco Ameno. In Casamicciola the operational area is divided into four zones, where terraced land, interrupted roads and steep level differences complicate the work, according to Il Mattino.
The buildings fall under the Reconstruction Plan for compulsory relocation because of high hydrogeological risk or interference with public safety works. Demolition and restoration alone account for more than 19 million euros, within a total budget of almost 35 million covering safety measures, technical costs, remediation and contingencies, according to Il Mattino.
The operation is expected to produce about 100,000 tonnes of rubble for removal and treatment. Owners will receive at least seven days’ notice before demolition, according to Il Mattino.
Demolition does not automatically remove the right to relocation payments or substitute compensation provided by the rules. For wholly or partly unauthorised buildings, demolition costs of 258 euros per square metre will be recovered from owners, according to Il Mattino.
Until Court of Auditors review is complete, only buildings with the unanimous consent of their owners can be physically demolished, according to Il Mattino.
