Closed since 2018, the municipal baths are continuing to change. Progress point before the reopening, expected at the end of the year.
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Thursday, March 4, elected officials and project participants visited the municipal baths site which aims to renovate the site dating from 1908. Supported by the SPL Deux-Rives, work is being carried out on the main building and the boiler room. Worth 40 million euros, they are provided by Eiffage construction Alsace, associated with the Chatillon architects and TNA agencies, specializing in aquatic equipment.
From the end of 2021, Equalia will operate the municipal baths. But the entire structure will remain the property of the City of Strasbourg, with use always open to all, as Jeanne Barseghian and her deputy in charge of health, Alexandre Feltz reminded us: “The prices will be the same as in all the other swimming pools of the agglomeration. The opening hours of the site will however be largely extended, in a spirit of public service as broad as possible. “
In the meantime, the waterproofing work is being completed in the large basin under an already cleaned and harmonized vault. The cabins, which are preserved, will soon be reassembled and repainted in the original tones, rather ocher. The stained glass windows have been restored and protected by double glazing which also provides thermal insulation. The small pool is still under the scaffolding but already lets guess its future tone, in blue tones. The vault will be restored, integrated lighting and the cabins will also be preserved, as will the original tiling. Great novelty for regulars of the place, a new access will connect the two basins. The reception rotunda and the Roman baths are also the focus of attention.
“In addition to responding to environmental issues, this work aims to safeguard our heritage, enhance it and return it to Strasbourg residents”, notes Jeanne Barseghian. See you at the end of the year. Until then immerse yourself in the Bath Journal.
Veronique kolb
Photos Abdelssam Mirdass
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