Suprunyuk’s signature and three hectares of Miklush: how the mayor of Netishyna gave the green light to the controversial building

The “Stop Corruption TV” team is investigating the land scandal in Netishyn, Khmelnytskyi region. Here, former deputy of the regional council from the Party of Regions and developer Oleksandr Miklush has owned the land under six apartment buildings for a long time. Residents suffer from the impossibility of obtaining a plot of land, a new pit is dug without permits, and the developer threatens to cut off electricity and water to those who refuse to buy part of the yard.

The key figure in this situation is the mayor of Netishyn Oleksandr Suprunyuk, whose signature approved the documents that gave the developer the opportunity to acquire and build a three-hectare plot in the city.

Deputy mayor Denys Zakharkiv confirmed that the land plot purchase agreement was approved at the session, and mayor Suprunyuk became its signatory.

In addition, the mayor also approved documents on urban development conditions and other decisions related to construction. Thus, the city authorities, headed by Suprunyuk, actually granted Miklush the right to build residential buildings on land that had not yet been handed over to residents.

The author of the investigation drew attention to the fact that the mayor’s roommate has land plots for commercial construction on lease nearby, near Miklush residential complexes. And across the street is a shopping and entertainment center owned by the developer himself.

When the residents of six buildings began to complain about the lack of a home territory, the city council formed a commission, but it never managed to get to the site, because Miklush did not allow it, referring to private property. The police were called to record the violation, but the investigation stopped there.

Answering journalists’ questions about the possible consequences for the developer, the deputy mayor could not provide clear information. The representative of the architectural department informed about the beginning of the official investigation and the first meeting.

At the time of filming, Suprunyuk was on sick leave, so journalists could not talk to him. The editors of “Stop Corruption” have sent an official request and are waiting for a response.

While the situation continues, a new pit is being dug between the already occupied houses without proper permits, and the residents have no rights to the land under their own apartments. This raises the question: is this just a coincidence, or is it an example of how the interests of the authorities and developers coexist in a small town?