The mayor of this at-risk municipality in Orne wants a flood protection plan

There are many new features for 2025 in Vimoutiers (Orne).

Flood prevention

The study commissioned by the community of municipalities has not yet been completed. However, “there are very few solutions” notes Guy Romain. A municipal safeguard plan should be completed at the end of the year.

This involves establishing clear procedures in order to react as effectively as possible to alert and evacuate in order to protect people and property in the event of flooding.

This plan will be established in conjunction with state services, firefighters, the gendarmerie, social landlords and the local residents concerned.

Household waste

Since January 1, voluntary contribution has been required for household waste, door-to-door collection having ceased as part of the implementation of the Waste plan of the Community of Communes of Auge and Merlerault valleys. Voluntary contribution is already required in the cantonal capital, for selective sorting.

Already reviews

The rather negative comments are rife on social networks. Asked what he has to say to his constituents, Guy Romain indicates “regret that people relay their dissatisfaction on the networks, without coming to see us so that we can explain it to them. It’s recent and I call on them to be patient, while new habits take each other.

It’s in everyone’s interest. This decision was taken to stem the rise in costs linked to the collection and treatment of household waste.

However, “putting this new collection method in place just after the holidays is unwelcome. It was also too sudden between the moment when the Cdc made the communication and its implementation. The City does not have control of this subject which is an intermunicipal competence. The Cdc nevertheless does what is necessary to collect the bags that some continue to drop off. As for the City, it ensures rodent control when necessary.”

MJC

The consultation to recruit a project manager will be launched. “Its mission will be to design the project that meets expectations in terms of energy performance and landscape and heritage integration,” notes Grégoire Dagorn. The project could begin “as soon as possible, in spring 2026” adds the mayor. A solution will be considered so that the MJC can continue its activities during the construction period.

Securing the RD 916, in urban areas

The start of work is planned “in March”. They will focus on: the creation of a 20 m platform, for break the speedat the level of the median, avenue des Canadiens; of a redevelopment of the crossroads of Lysors with rue Paul Creton; the creation of a 20 m plateau at the height of the campsite, the Jean-Dumeige park and the pump track; a development at the crossroads of Europe to facilitate the movement of heavy goods vehicles and make pedestrians safer.

Char Tigre

“This is a very delicate, specific and very technique which goes off the beaten track” specifies Grégoire Dagorn. We should see things move during the first half of this year marking the 81st anniversary of the Liberation.

Tuileries district

Faced with the demolitions of Orne habitat buildings and a Logissia restructuring project involving some of its buildings, a study will be initiated in February to find out what will happen to this neighborhood in the next 20 years. This study commissioned by the villa will focus “on a detailed analysis in terms of housing demand. It will lead to knowing if construction is to be considered, what type of construction and what to do with the land freed up in the meantime” comments Grégoire Dagorn. Results in July.

Drinking water and sanitation networks

Work will continue on the networks. For sanitation, the program will be precisely known at the end of the first semester. For the network drinking water “We primarily target leaky networks” underlines Guy Romain. The city is studying the possibility of transferring drinking water authority to a union.

Other projects

L’Rebmann Space will be sold to Orne habitat which will be responsible for deconstructing the building with a view to constructing around ten housinga project planned for 2028-2029. A study is underway for an extension of video protection “to the health trail and Jean Dumeige Park, in particular” indicates Guy Romain.

–Memory of the reconstruction of the city. “An architecture student will work on this point for six months, starting in March. The objective is to allow the city to apply for the Heritage of Reconstruction in Normandy label, the idea being to promote this heritage to the general public.

Municipal 2026

“I haven’t changed,” smiles Guy Romain, who announced in 2023 that he wanted to run for office. 4th mandate“if my team follows me”.

Practical
Guy Romain’s wish ceremony is set for Friday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m., Armontel room.

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