Court orders quarry closure after complaints of excessive noise and dust
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Court orders quarry closure after complaints of excessive noise and dust

Correio da Manhã6 September 2026 at 08:32

A court ordered the closure of a quarry after receiving complaints related to excessive noise and dust. The company in question was notified to cease its operations by Monday.

If it does not comply with the closure order within the established deadline, the quarry will have to pay a fine of two thousand euros for each day of non-compliance. The court decision comes following complaints filed by residents of the areas surrounding the quarry.

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