Columnist Garri Raagmaa writes about concerns surrounding quarry development in the Vihula municipality of Estonia. Ten years prior, Raagmaa and students collaborated on development plans for the villages, noting existing anxieties regarding two proposed mines. Residents express apprehension about the term “mine,” often associating it with imagery of mining operations involving lamps, soot, and muddy footwear.

The core issue in Vihula centers on the construction of a small quarry and a larger gravel quarry operated by Kivikandur OÜ. The smaller quarry previously caused friction within the community. The ongoing concern relates to Kivikandur OÜ’s acquisition of mining licenses, anticipated to conclude within the next few years.

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2 thoughts on “Garri Raagmaa ⟨…⟩Please do not park in my backyard!”
  1. It’s frustrating to see local voices ignored when planning decisions impact their communities.

  2. What specific measures are being considered to mitigate the potential impact of the quarry development on the Vihula municipality?

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