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In July 2021 a suspension bridge for pedestrians was completed over the
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ravine. On the question of extraction of building materials, he noted that cooperatives engaged in this work were signing contracts with OBUHA and paying taxes that would help fund repair of the ravines.
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two zones was at risk of collapsing, because the retaining walls had been weakened. Uncontrolled extraction of sand and gravel was the cause. OBUHA said rehabilitation work would start soon.
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