Serious concerns about a sanitary and epidemic crisis are emerging among property owners in the Elenite vacation complex, which was damaged by a flood at the beginning of the month. After the disaster left the settlement without basic amenities such as chemical toilets, running water, and electricity, the owners held a meeting today to discuss the critical situation.
"There is no water, no electricity, the smell of mud is unbearable. If urgent measures are not taken, we are on the verge of an epidemic," said Plamen Vodenicharov, manager of a complex affected by the flood. He emphasized that no chemical toilets, water carriers or other assistance have been provided so far. "We are destroying ourselves without war. If chemical toilets, water carriers and elementary hygiene conditions are not provided within a week, there will be dysentery. The situation is critical," commented Vodenicharov.
At today's meeting, the owners also organized a petition against the possible demolition of buildings in the area, considering such actions unjustified. They pointed out that some of the buildings, including the aparthotel "Negresco", have all the necessary documents, including Act 16.
"We will fight to preserve the building, as I believe there is a solution that does not require demolition," said Dragomir Apostolov, owner of an apartment in "Negresco". He pointed to an unregulated landfill and illegal logging above the complex as the main reasons for the flood. Apostolov added that he has sought legal assistance and will file a lawsuit against the institutions, regardless of the outcome of the situation with the building.
At the meeting, a group was elected to coordinate future actions, including filing collective lawsuits. The owners are demanding compensation, as some of them have purchased their properties with mortgage loans. "The building is legal, I will claim at least the value of the loan – 54,000 euros," said Petar Velichkov, whose ground floor apartment is affected by moisture and has damage.
"We are refugees, we live here all year round. If the institutions do not help, we will seek our rights in court," shared Marina from Ukraine.
The owners expressed outrage at the lack of an adequate reaction from the local authorities. They noted that Nesebar Municipality had organized cleaning only up to the barrier of the complex, after which people were left to deal with the consequences of the disaster on their own.
"I submitted documents for one-time assistance to the Municipality, but the deadline passed, and there was no answer. Everyone has hidden. When they hear "Elenite", the Municipality turns its head to the other side," said Georgi Kostadinov. He added that the institutions do not take responsibility and do not provide the necessary equipment to deal with the situation.
"There is no reaction, no organization, no coordination. The Municipality is silent, and we are coping on our own – with excavators, trucks, shovels and personal funds," added Snezhana Georgieva, who is also an owner in the complex.
The owners insist that the Municipality urgently send equipment and provide conditions for normal residence in the area.
"We pay for tractors, and there is not even a regulated landfill. All the waste is accumulating on the streets, the owner of the land is untraceable, and the institutions are closing their eyes," commented Kostadinov.
In conclusion, the owners call on the state and the Municipality for urgent measures to ensure basic sanitary conditions, restore infrastructure and stop the processes of possible demolition of buildings until all circumstances are clarified.