前原国交相が八ッ場ダム予定地を視察 | 英語のニュース

National News

Maehara visits site of Yamba Dam

Land minister Seiji Maehara paid a visit Sept. 23 to the proposed site for the Yamba Dam in Gunma Prefecture, as the new government prepared to scrap what is perceived as a wasteful public works project despite strong opposition from local residents.

A week after taking office, the minister went to the banks of the Agatsuma River to view the planned spot for the dam. He also visited a relocation site for residents of areas that would be submerged.

His attempt to soothe opponents hit a snag as those most seriously affected decided Sept. 21 to boycott a meeting with him after Maehara refused their request to first withdraw the scrapping of the 57-year-old project in order to start a fresh exchange of opinions with a clean slate. (AP)

Shukan ST: October 2, 2009

●英字新聞社ジャパンタイムズによる英語学習サイト。英語のニュース、英語教材、TOEIC、リスニング、英語の発音、ことわざ、などのコンテンツを無料で提供。
	脚注を印刷吹き出し表示フレーム表示
National News Maehara visits site of Yamba Dam Land minister Seiji Maehara paid a visit Sept. 23 to the proposed site for the Yamba Dam in Gunma Prefecture, as the new government prepared to scrap what is perceived as a wasteful public works project despite strong opposition from local residents. A week after taking office, the minister went to the banks of the Agatsuma River to view the planned spot for the dam. He also visited a relocation site for residents of areas that would be submerged. His attempt to soothe opponents hit a snag as those most seriously affected decided Sept. 21 to boycott a meeting with him after Maehara refused their request to first withdraw the scrapping of the 57-year-old project in order to start a fresh exchange of opinions with a clean slate. (AP) Shukan ST: October 2, 2009 (C) All rights reserved