Funding Secured To Resettle Swiss Villagers After Landslides

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The Swiss municipality of Albula/Alvra has approved a loan of CHF82.56 million to relocate residents of the landslide-hit village of Brienz. Select your language

Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: Funding secured to resettle Swiss villagers after landslides This content was published on July 10, 2026 - 10:02 2 minutes Keystone-SDA

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The mountain village in southeast Switzerland has been sliding down the valley for years and is repeatedly affected by landslides. On several occasions, residents had to leave their homes for months due to the imminent danger.

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A total of 42 residents, covering around 95 primary and secondary homes, have applied for resettlement. The loan, now approved by the municipal council, will cover all the major costs associated with the resettlement project.

Ultimately, the majority of the costs will not be borne by the municipality. The canton and the federal government will contribute 90% of the resettlement costs, but the remaining 10% must be borne by those wishing to resettle themselves.

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