Bill to use eminent domain to acquire land moves forward
“Lawmakers yesterday discussed a bill that would authorize the Department of Public Works to acquire through eminent domain the last piece of private property needed to move forward with the Pigua bridge project in Merizo.
Author of Bill 355, Sen. Tom Ada, D-Tamuning, told senators during legislative session yesterday that the Department of Public Works tried unsuccessfully to contact the administrator of the property multiple times.
The government needs 240 square meters of land belonging to the late Ignacio Cruz to replace the 84-year-old bridge.
The use of eminent domain is cited in Guam law as the condemnation of private property, especially land, and is an action of last resort, but must be exercised when the project will be beneficial to the community.”
Aokl, Dance. Guampdn.com 1 July 2014.