Murat Kurum, the Minister of Environment and Urbanization, who made examinations in Salda Lake, stated that they will construct a treatment facility in the district of Yeşilova, more than half of which will be donated, and said, "We will have completed our projects in a way that not a single drop of water is left to our lake without treatment." said.
The institution gave information about the works carried out in the region after examining the Salda Lake in Yeşilova district of Burdur.
Stating that they have started to work to prevent wastewater from entering the lake from some villages and towns around the lake, Kurum said, “We will build a treatment facility in Yeşilova district, more than half of which will be donated. We will have done our projects in a way that not a single drop of water is left in our lake without treatment. " used the expressions.
Reminding that 1,5 million people visit the region annually to see the turquoise water, white beach, endemic plant species and natural beauties, Kurum said:
“Citizens who come within the framework of the visit have needs. Unfortunately, they tried to meet those needs here in makeshift, illegal containers, and unwanted huts in tents. We immediately identified and demolished the illegal structures in these lands. We are building the new buildings that we will build with the understanding of the National Garden, including the café, mosque, dressing areas, cafes, and units where citizens can watch this natural beauty in the terrace areas when they come. "
"WE MAKE VERY IMPORTANT DECISIONS TO PROTECT THIS NATURAL STRUCTURE"
Reminding that they are also in cooperation with the residents of the region, Kurum stated that they also welcomed the visitors in the best way.
Stating that they have created sales areas for the people of the region who are trying to bring bread to their homes by marketing local products, Kurum noted that visitors coming to the region can buy organic and natural products from these.
The institution stated that they implemented the projects to be made in the region by acting with the scientific committee and said, “Our project consists of two parts, the White Islands and the public beach. We declared the White Islands part of the smoke-free airspace. We take very important decisions in order to protect this natural structure. We have taken steps to prevent entering the lake so that our white beach and turquoise water are preserved and passed on to future generations. We wanted our citizens to only see and watch these natural beauties and spend time in these units. " He spoke in the form.
Stating that they imposed restrictions on visitors and moved the car park to the side of the road, the Institution stated that they did not allow any vehicles to enter the area where the beach is located.
The institution stated that visitors can enter the beach by walking, electric vehicles or bicycles.
Stating that they also created routes for bicycles, Kurum said, “We take very important decisions in order to protect this natural structure. No vehicle can enter within two kilometers. Around the lake is about 43 kilometers. We planned to build a 43-kilometer bicycle path. This year we will complete almost half of the road. By completing the whole next year, our citizens will be able to ride a bicycle around the lake in a peaceful and safe manner. " used the expressions.
The Minister of Environment and Urbanization, Murat Kurum, stated that they were subjected to unfair criticism from time to time in the works they initiated to protect Lake Salda, and said, “We were at least as sensitive as they were, we tried to be as sensitive and believe that every step will not harm the natural structure here. We tried to throw it the way. " said.
The institution gave information about the works carried out in the region after examining the Salda Lake in Yeşilova district of Burdur.
Stating that they will complete the works in both the White Islands and the public beach regions within approximately 3 months, the Institution stated that the consultations on the regulations of the citizens are continuing and all the necessary support is given to the citizens.
Stating that they promised Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emin Erdogan in order to protect Salda Lake and that they took steps to fulfill this promise, Kurum said:
“We've come to the end. During this process, there were many critics of us, we had citizens who unfairly criticized the project we will do, saying, "Here, hotels, marinas, big buildings will be built, everywhere will be concrete." We were at least as sensitive as they were, we tried to be as sensitive as they were, and within the framework of this sensitivity, we tried to take every step in a way that would not harm the natural structure here. Our camera here shows the whole process to Turkey 7 hours a day, 24 days a week. We endeavor to take all the steps that need to be taken to protect the natural beauty with completely natural materials, no concrete or nails are used. We will complete our project in 2-3 months and bring it to our Burdur and Turkey. "
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