Is the district prepared for a natural phenomenon such as flooding?

You should know that nearly 4,000 homes are directly affected, 169 businesses, or a total of nearly 35,000 people who may be impacted by rising water levels. The Val de Sambre is the intercommunity most affected by flooding phenomena. Three mayors highlight the efforts that have been made but also their concerns. Since 1850, 7 major events have been recorded, the last of which in 2016 or more recently, in 2022.

Marjorie Mahieu, mayor of Colleret, which is located on the edge of the Canal de la Sambre, and Freddy Golinval deputy for works in Bersillies.

In the countryside in Val de Sambre, Colleret. Every year it suffers from small floods which disrupt the daily lives of the inhabitants. And it costs the community dearly. Claude Ménissez, mayor of Colleret.

The Avesnois Regional Natural Park is preparing a flood prevention action plan, launched in 2018. Is an alert system operational today? The Avesnois Natural Park and the Agglomeration may perhaps benefit from the Barnier fund, named after Prime Minister Michel Barnier, thanks to the PAPI, the flood prevention action plan. This file will be presented to the State services during the month of June. With why not from 2025, major works to improve runoff and prevent flooding.

November 26, 2024 – 5 min 11 sec

26.11.2024 – Flood prevention