16 January 2013
16.01.2013 - After the completion of the drafting of the first Spatial Plan for the protected area “Mirushë Waterfalls”, a Nature Monument of Special Importance, by the Institute for Spatial Planning, the document is now in the phase of public review.
The main purpose of the Plan is to influence the prevention of unplanned developments that damage the area, to redefine the boundary line of the area, and to guide the planning of future investments and developments that should be carried out according to the plan in this protected area. The Mirushë Waterfalls are distinguished by unique natural, national, and cultural heritage values, therefore through this document it is aimed that this area be protected from external impacts, used rationally, as well as to have the development of sustainable tourism for the benefit of the local and regional community.
According to the plan, in the next 10-year period, it is expected that around 30 million euros will be invested in this area by the country's institutions, donors, and public-private partnership.
The document has passed all the phases provided for by the current laws, and at the same time represents the result of a joint work of important sectors of the Government of Kosovo, municipalities, relevant institutions, professionals from various fields, as well as participants from civil society.
The Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency, namely the Spatial Planning Institute, called on all relevant institutions such as central institutions, local institutions, NGOs, civil society, and experts in this field to contribute with their proposals, remarks, and suggestions so that the document is completed before being submitted to the Government and the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo for approval.
For more, download the document:
Draft Spatial Plan for the Natural Monument of Special Importance “Mirushë Waterfalls”