New Androlikou quarry ‘would cause irreversible damage’

A proposed new quarry in Androlikou would inflict “irreversible damage on one of Cyprus’ most environmentally sensitive areas”, the federation of environmental NGOs (Opok) warned on Wednesday, calling for all further licensing in the area to be suspended.

The organisation said a special ecological assessment prepared by the environment department for the project underestimated the impact of extending quarrying activity next to the Androlikou Gorge, despite concerns raised during the...