The old wastewater treatment plant in Gages had become obsolete and undersized, threatening the Aveyron river. Faced with population growth and structural weaknesses, urgent intervention was necessary. After several years of collaborative work with the water police and the water agency, this new project has come to fruition.
Completed in 18 months at a cost of 2.5 million euros, the new treatment unit is designed for 1250 inhabitants equivalent, incorporating the future development of the village of Gages. It prioritizes sobriety, simplicity, durable and local materials, as well as landscape integration. The installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof powers the plant, making it autonomous and environmentally innovative.
Nicolas Bessière, President of the Communauté de Communes Comtal, Lot et Truyère, highlighted the importance of this facility and thanked the technical services, the project manager, the companies (EPUR, Sévigné TP, JP Industries for the station lot, and COLAS for the networks), as well as the family that ceded the necessary land. He also acknowledged the work of the elected officials of the commune of Montrozier, Laurent Gaffard and Benoit Rascalou, as well as Sébastien Boudou and Claude Bouteillou.
The project received significant financial support from the State through the Water Agency (1.1 million euros) and the Department (39,922 €), leaving 1,015,326 € to be borne by the Communauté de Communes.
Several personalities spoke, including Benoît Rascalou, mayor of Montrozier, who recalled the complexity and necessity of the project for the general interest. Jean-Luc Cammelly, departmental delegate president, praised the commune's attractiveness and environmental efforts. Alain Marc, Senator, congratulated the initiative as an example of courage in supporting local authorities. Pauline Cestrières, Member of Parliament, highlighted the consultation work and the environmental utility of the project. Finally, Marie Grosgeorges, Secretary General of the Prefecture, commended the Community of Communes' pragmatism in addressing water and sanitation issues.
