The storm that hit Geneva on Thursday August 13 had caused significant damage endangering the public.
—
–Bertrand Park is now reopened to the public, like eight other Geneva sites. They had to close following the damage caused by the storm of August 13. (File image)
Laurent Guiraud
The City of Geneva announces Thursday the reopening of the following paddling pools and parks:
- The Eaux-Vives park
- Mon Repos park
- Moynier park
- The Pearl of the Lake
- Barton et William-Rappard
- Bertrand park
- The cliff path
- The wood of La Bâtie
–
The sites had to be closed, following the significant damage caused by the storm of August 13 in the evening. The Green Space Service (SEVE) secured the parks and walks in the public domain of the City of Geneva. All the trees were checked to avoid any accidents. “It was also a question of protecting and making safe the whole of the raised heritage”, specifies a press release.
Parc La Grange remains closed until further notice, as does the summer relaxation area. The Canopy, located on the Gustave-Ador quay, which was also damaged. The site is closed to the public until further notice and activities taking place there are suspended.
–Following the thunderstorm of Thursday evening August 13, La Grange park suffered significant damage.
Laurent Guiraud
Undergrowth to avoid
Despite the strength of the storm last Thursday, no injuries were reported. But the SEVE asks the Genevans and Genevans to remain vigilant. “It is strongly recommended that park users exercise caution and do not venture into the undergrowth”
–
/imgs/2020/08/20/09/4059983/e58c5f2f9b7d685284c948c9ac03972f55899a01.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)