Milan's City Council, as reported by Corriere della Sera, has asked the City Executive to make the Strategic Environmental Assessment (VAS) procedure conditional on a Health Impact Assessment (VIS) that analyses the environmental risks associated with demolitions, waste disposal and remediation works concerning the Generali Stadium, which was presented around ten days ago.
Mayor Beppe Sala responded to a question on the matter:
"It is clear that continuing to reopen the stadium issue is a gift to the right wing. I would not want us to delude ourselves into thinking that we have already won. I respect the opinion of the City Council, but the Council will respect the fact that I do not intend to have second thoughts. We will discuss it in the City Executive, but I do not intend to have second thoughts about the stadium. We have discussed it for three years; everyone can do what they think is right. I will continue to be a consistent man and will try to move forward with the stadium project," as relayed via Milan News.
These statements echo those made by Councillor Martina Riva to MilanNews.it:
"Small internal obstacles within the City Council? They will not be a problem. We are convinced of the merits of our project and will move forward: the city, the teams and the fans who want a fully accessible stadium deserve it. I really like the Generali Stadium; it has exceeded every expectation."
