Agreed to proceed with the plan for NVE’s flood protection in Nesbyen – news Buskerud – Local news, TV and radio

– It is important for Nesbyen in many areas, really. It is important for the safety of the citizens. And it is also important with regard to the development of the center of Nesbyen. Mayor of Nesbyen, Anne Kari Eriksen, is relieved. On Thursday, there was no discussion. Only mutual understanding and political brotherhood. A unanimous municipal council agreed to go ahead with plans for an invisible flood defense along the flood-prone Hallingdalselva. Mayor of Nesbyen, Anne Kari Eriksen, is relieved by the decision. Photo: Lykke Frida Synnøve Høyås / news The proposal to NVE is to build a 1.3 kilometer long flood embankment in Nesbyen, which will be at most five meters high. When “Hans” ravaged last year, Nesbyen was badly hit and submerged. The danger that it could happen again is great. But NVE (Norway’s Water and Energy Directorate) has a solution. The municipal council’s yes means that the administration is authorized to proceed with planning and engineering in consultation with NVE. It was Hallingdølen who mentioned the case first. Strained municipal finances – How important is this for Nesbyen? – The way it is now, nothing can be built in the entire center of Nesbyen. Because we are in the 200-year flood zone. So it’s extremely important, answers Mayor Eriksen. This illustration shows the flood embankment “Hælug” outside the center of Nesbyen. Illustration: The landscape architecture firm Henning Larsen Nesbyen is on the Robek list, and the finances are strained. – Can you afford this? – It is part of what yesterday’s decision gives the municipal director a responsibility to go ahead with, and clarify the financial side of the matter. Fortunately, NVE takes most of the bill. We have expenses in addition to the cost calculated by NVE. The state administrator also has a responsibility for preparedness and security for the citizens. So I hope that it will go well, concludes Eriksen. Published 11.10.2024, at 10.12



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