Dura lex sed lex, said the Romans, for whom law was the foundation of society. In a more prosaic manner, this is what the Prefecture has just conveyed to the Venturino family, who refuse to leave the house that obstructs the path of the 40-meter road, which is meant to connect the future Meridia district to the Allianz Riviera Stadium and other commercial activities in the Saint-Augustin area.
With the legal appeals having been dismissed, the Prefecture intends to proceed: “The expropriation judge, in conjunction with the guardianship judge, has acknowledged the immediate availability of the villa proposed by the Nice Cรดte d’Azur Metropolis for the resettlement of the concerned parties, located at 300, Sainte-Marguerite Avenue in Nice.”
The occupants will have to vacate the premises at 303, Sainte-Marguerite Avenue in Nice, within 15 days, if necessary with the assistance of law enforcement.”
This solution, valued at 700,000 euros, exceeds the value of the Venturino’s house, who are raising emotional concerns.
However, this sentiment, albeit commendable, clashes with the logic of… urgency. The Euro 2016 football tournament next June, and the four matches, including a round of 16, that are to be held there.
Imagine if the road is not completed and the access to the stadium by the supporters of various teams is faced with the current difficulties, compounded by security issues requiring increased vigilance.
As in all situations like this, the inevitable support committee has formed and is threatening fire and brimstone.
For what result?
