Gornji Brezani Residents Revolt: The Energy Giant That Could Destroy a Village!
Imagine your government deciding to build an international energy hub right in your village. No, this is not science fiction — it’s the reality for the residents of Gornji Brezani! Today, they blocked the Nikšić-Plužine road for half an hour, sending a clear message: they won’t let their village become a victim of state plans.
What’s Going On?
The state energy company CGES plans to build a 400 kV transformer station in the heart of the village, connect it with numerous high-voltage power lines, and create an international energy hub. Residents claim this would mean the end of their village as they know it — destruction of homes, health, and everything generations have built.
Silent Genocide or Development?
The civic initiative “Save Brezna” is outraged. They say such a project wouldn’t be possible in any civilized country. If the plan goes through, many will have to leave their ancestral homes, and the booming eco-tourism development will be halted. The market value of houses and tourist facilities would drop to zero.
The Fight Has Been Going On for Two Months
Residents have tried every institutional channel to highlight the danger. They appealed to the Institute for Spatial Planning, demanding a review of the Plužine spatial plan due to non-transparency. However, fears of intimidation and pressure persist.
Who’s to Blame?
Is the state ready to sacrifice small communities for big energy projects? Has anyone at CGES considered the consequences for people and nature? Residents say this is irresponsible planning with potentially catastrophic consequences.
What’s Next?
This drama in Gornji Brezani is just the tip of the iceberg of problems small communities face across the region. Will the state listen to the people’s voice or push projects at any cost?
If you thought energy projects are just numbers and technical details, think again. This is a story about people, their homes, and the future of a village that might disappear from the map.
So, what do you think? Necessary development or brutal destruction of a village? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or just have a laugh — but don’t stay indifferent!
