Touraine has several disused service stations, but not all of them are of such special architectural interest as which is at Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, appreciated for its futuristic beauty of American inspiration.
In Langeais, Fondettes, La Memrolle-sur-Choisille or Azay-le-Rideau, they belong to the private sector. An industrial wasteland that cities are struggling to wipe from the landscape.
Deserted since 1989
That at Azay-le-Rideau it is probably one of the most prominent in the region. The last operator left the building in 1989. Badly damaged by time and decay, it belongs to a private owner with whom the town has been in contact for many years.
It was demolished in favor of a renaturation project announced in 2014. It is still not effective. “We could not find common ground with the owner”admitting Jane Michedirector general of services. The city like that “The bull took it by the horns”by initiating a Public Utility Verification (DUP) procedure with a view to elimination.
She commissioned a company to conduct a contamination study and learn more about the site’s underground footprint. “Two tanks have been identified. It is not known if they are full or if they are neutralized with sand. Analyzes have been ongoing since this summer. Demolition is expected to begin by the end of 2025.”specifying the agent.
“We want to explode this mess”
An obstacle course went hand in hand with the prefecture, at the beginning of an order allowing them to enter the site from July 31, 2024. A small victory for the cityAzay-le-Rideau. “We want to explode this sadness. It’s a shame to keep a wart at the entrance to a beautiful little resort.”confirms Jean Miche.
Studies carried out by the city that should benefit from Gray chest up to €10,000, out of €18,000. To the extent that she believes that this project “general interest”it is expected that its partners will cover part of the cost of the work.
The Membrolle-sur-Choisille it could come to this too. The Total station was abandoned for two years “doing the wrong thing” on the road to Château-la-Vallière. The building has been for sale since the operator left the building after problems with the law.
A buyer has just come forward. “I met him this week, he went to the notary on Thursday September 19. Without this happy ending, the town would have been on its own.”explains Sébastien Marais, the mayor. It would be a tough pill to swallow. “Our role is not to buy everything. We are not a property developer. “he says.
After rehabilitation, it will once again become a Whole station, supported by a grocery section provided by local producers. An attractive feature that adds to “Restore the image of this community” where real estate projects are underway.
2024-09-20 12:53:39
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