With the relocation work of the US military Futenma base off Henoko, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, the Okinawa Defense Bureau has begun construction of a new revetment, saying that the coral transplantation work that had been underway since last month has been completed.
On the other hand, the prefecture side says, "It is very regrettable because of the construction work with a schedule."
The Okinawa Defense Bureau started construction of a new revetment called "N2" on the Oura Bay side of Henoko, Nago City after 10 am on the 27th, and it was confirmed that rocks were thrown into the sea using a crane at the site. rice field.
Regarding the N2 revetment, there was strong opposition to the coral transplantation work in the surrounding sea area, which was started last month for construction, as the prefecture withdrew the transplantation permit because the work conditions were not observed.
However, the Defense Bureau is proceeding with the work after the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has suspended the effect of the prefecture's withdrawal, and the construction work can be started after the transplantation of more than 800 corals scheduled by the 11th of this month. It was.
Regarding this, Governor Tamaki of Okinawa Prefecture said at a press conference, "It is not understandable emotionally for the citizens of the prefecture to construct a new revetment quickly. The Okinawa Defense Bureau is proceeding with the construction with a so-called schedule. That is very regrettable. "
Defense Minister Kishi "I want to proceed with the construction steadily"
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Defense Kishi said, "Since the necessary work is ready, the Okinawa Defense Bureau today put in the stone materials necessary for the construction of a new revetment and started the construction. We would like to steadily proceed with the construction for the relocation of Henoko in order to realize the full return of the airfield as soon as possible. "