Compensation scheme for Swiss landslide-hit village challenged

Ten appeals have been lodged against the rehousing plan for residents wishing to leave the village of Brienz, which is still under threat from a landslide. On July 10, the Albula municipal council approved a loan of CHF82.5 million to resettle villagers. However, appeals against the compensations scheme have been submitted to the cantonal administration, where they are currently under review. The mayor of Albula – of which Brienz forms part – confirmed the appeals. According to the…