A major flood affected two public buildings in the city of Nevers (Nièvre) during the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, November 27: the Maison de la culture and the Maison des sports, with impressive quantities in the basements. The Maison des sports will remain closed until further notice.
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Drowned sports equipment, nearly 1m50 of water in the basements: some 1500m3 invaded the House of Culture and the House of Sports of Nevers last night.
Around thirty firefighters have been working since 5 a.m. this morning. “When we arrived, we noticed a very big flood. Firstly, we carried out a reconnaissance phase, both with a team of divers to ensure that there were no casualties; and a technological risks team to ensure that there was no pollution in the water“, explains Captain Frédéric Marie, from the SDIS of Nièvre.
The water supply was cut off to allow the pumping operation which should take several hours.
In terms of equipment, the damage is significant. We are disappointed.
Technical Director of Dojo Nivernais
“We are emptying the equivalent of two swimming pools. Once the water is removed, we will blow hot air to allow faster drying. We have just placed the staff of the Maison de la culture in the premises of the urban area so that they are not technically unemployed” specifies Manuel De Jesus, vice-president of the agglomeration ofNevers.
Next door, the Maison des sports was also partially affected. Two activities are concerned: judo and boxing. Mathieu Parizot, technical director of Dojo Nivernais, is disappointed. “350 members are impacted, we had classes planned all day. In terms of equipment, the damage is significant. We are disappointed. I already have volunteers who have come forward to help put things in order and repair to resume activities as quickly as possible.“.
The municipality has announced to the clubs that the Maison des sports will be closed at least until Friday. Roberto's concert, scheduled for Thursday November 28 at the Maison de culture, is canceled.
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