Illegal Camping with Caravans and Boats Found at Yovkovtsi Reservoir

The regional administration in Lovech has announced steps to remove all illegal structures near the Sopot Reservoir. An inspection found violations involving unauthorized construction and placement of caravans in the reservoir's basin. Administrative and practical procedures will follow the analysis of the results. The reservoir is located near the village of Golyama Zhelyazna, about 30 km northwest of Troyan.

An illegal campsite with caravans, a children's corner and a barbecue has been set up on the shore of the Yovkovtsi reservoir near the village of Shilkovtsi, Bulgaria. The site is located in the sanitary protection zone of the reservoir, posing a threat to the water quality used by nine municipalities. Following inspections by the Elena municipality and the Veliko Tarnovo regional governor, violations were found. Authorities are preparing an order for the removal of the illegal structures, with forced demolition if necessary.

Authorities in Lovech Province have ordered the removal of all illegal structures and caravans placed without permission in the Sopot Reservoir basin. Inspections, launched after complaints, also found piers, pontoons and fences. Removal will begin after administrative procedures are completed.

An illegal campsite with solid fences, surveillance cameras and caravans was discovered in the sanitary protection zone of the Yovkovtsi reservoir near the village of Shilkovtsi. The violation was found during a joint inspection by regional authorities and water utility officials. The reservoir's water is the main source of drinking water for a large part of Veliko Tarnovo Province.

An unannounced inspection revealed an illegal campsite in the sanitary protection zone of the Yovkovtsi reservoir near Shilkovtsi, Elena municipality. Caravans, tents, gazebos, hammocks, boats and a permanent barbecue were set up on the shore, with the area fenced and under video surveillance. Regional governor Marin Bogomilov ordered an interagency commission to conduct a full survey of the reservoir and identify other violations. The findings will be referred to the prosecutor's office.

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