CCAC investigation over Ilha Verde land’s ownership

The Association of Synergy of Macao has urged the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) to investigate the ownership of a land plot in Ilha Verde district, the association announced.

The association pointed out that several matters concern the land’s ownership, ranging from its size to the plans. This particular plot of land was originally bought by the St. Joseph’s Seminary with MOP2,000 back in 1828.

According to the association’s report, the IIha Verde No.2506 land plot only occupies four properties at the Estr. Marginal da Ilha Verde.

Therefore, it has been suspected that the land plot does not include the IIha Verde mountain and its vicinity, which in total accounts for an area of 35,000 square meters.

The association has also doubted the justifiability relating to the fact that a party used 2,000 patacas to purchase 56,000 square meters of land in 1828.

Moreover, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) previously reported the discovery of at least 11 military bunkers or buildings on Ilha Verde, although an earlier CCAC report had noted that the existence of military facilities on private land goes against common sense.

By mentioning the aforementioned governmental announcement, the association also believes that military facilities on Ilha Verde’s private lands contradict common sense.

The association has already delivered its request to CCAC to investigate the case in order to ensure that state lands are not being illegally occupied.