Conflict arose between Denmark and Sweden over an artificial island

Swedish authorities fear that Denmark's construction of an artificial island between the coasts of the two countries will have a negative impact on the environment. Conflict is brewing between Sweden and Denmark over an artificial island called Lynettholm, which is being built near the Danish capital Copenhagen. According to the authorities of the Swedish region Skåne, the island will have a negative impact on the environment and affect water supply. On Wednesday, March 10, Bloomberg reports .

According to the plan, the island should appear near the Øresund Bridge, which connects Copenhagen with the Swedish city of Malmö. Discussion of the project is scheduled for March 2021. However, Skåne opposed the construction. The authorities speculated that the island would affect the environment.

Øresund is a narrow strait with an excellent ecological balance. We must maintain it in a healthy state. There is a risk of contamination and a reduction in the flow of water into the straits. The Baltic Sea is already not in the best condition, so we do not want the slightest change at the Skåne water supply service.

Experts supported the concerns of the Swedish side. They noted that real estate on the dangerous island will not be able to solve the housing issue, since, due to the high cost, it will be available only to wealthy buyers. Some of the experts also drew attention to the state of the Atlantic strait, which is suffering from pollution, and suggested that the construction of the island would exacerbate the problem.

However, representatives of By & Havn, which plans the construction, disagreed with the critical statements. They noted that they had carefully studied the impact of the island on the environment, and called the possible consequences insignificant. By & Havn also confirmed that they had read the statements of the Swedish side and promised to establish a dialogue with neighbors.

The construction of the island was conceived in 2018. Then, in the harbor north of the center of Copenhagen, it was planned to equip a plot with an area of ​​2.8 square kilometers and build it up with houses by 2050. According to calculations, 35 thousand people could settle there.

Earlier it was reported that Denmark will build an energy island in the North Sea for $ 34 billion . It will generate electricity for 3 million households. Let us remind you that a few years earlier an island for young people was built in Denmark . The island is owned by scouts.