Alpes-Maritimes Announces €30 Million Investment for Post-Storm Economic Recovery
The Alpes-Maritimes prefect announces a €30 million investment to revitalize storm-affected valleys.
Key Points
- • €30 million investment announced for economic recovery in Alpes-Maritimes valleys.
- • Twelve projects selected to enhance the region's attractiveness.
- • Key initiatives include agricultural support and cultural restoration.
- • Community involvement emphasized in recovery planning.
In a significant move to revitalize regions affected by storms Alex and Aline, the prefect of Alpes-Maritimes, Laurent Hottiaux, unveiled a €30 million investment plan on June 16, 2023. This initiative, launched in Saint-Martin-Vésubie, focuses on twelve selected projects aimed at enhancing the economic viability and attractiveness of the region, following public consultations highlighting community concerns about the slow recovery process.
Among the standout projects is the demolition and redevelopment of the îlot de la Madonette, budgeted at €2.5 million, which will include creating an outdoor theater while preserving the medieval significance of the site. Agriculture is another focal area, with allocated funds of €400,000 for the rehabilitation of Valette farm and €216,000 for the modernization of Sales farm, both aimed at enhancing their cheese production capacities.
Also highlighted is the restoration of a vital historical irrigation canal in Venanson, which will receive €184,000 to bolster local agricultural efforts. Further, the Cassini hotel-restaurant will undergo renovations at a cost of €2.1 million to address accommodation shortages and boost tourism.
The initiative includes a €464,000 project for establishing a biomass heating network to encourage sustainable energy practices in the area. An immersive nature exhibit at Parc Alpha has been set with a budget of €1.5 million, while essential renovations of buildings on rue Barraja and the Presbytère will tot up to €1.3 million, contributing to housing and commercial spaces for local inhabitants.
Furthermore, a substantial revamp of sports facilities and the Museum of Traditions is budgeted at €3.5 million, promoting community engagement and preserving cultural heritage. Together, these projects aim to ensure a sustainable economic future for the valleys and their residents, transforming the local landscape following the devastation wrought by the storms.
These efforts reflect a concerted response to community members' frustrations about recovery efforts and demonstrate a commitment to both restore and enhance the local environment and economy post-disaster. As these projects unfold, they signal a potential turning point for the affected areas, aiming for a resilient and thriving future.