Meeting in departmental assembly, elected officials from the Gers voted credits to support local projects, strengthen solidarity, and prepare the territory for tomorrow's challenges. Drinking water, health, support for the elderly, energy transition, mobility, culture, and heritage were the subject of concrete decisions serving the Gersois.
Facing increasing pressure on water resources, the Departmental Assembly adopted a motion asking the State to make the security of drinking water supply an absolute priority, requesting a revision of the regulatory framework and the use of emergency procedures to facilitate the construction of storage facilities. The "Faire Gers" project aims to prepare the territory for climate, social, and health emergencies.
On the occasion of Pink October, the Department reaffirms its commitment to breast cancer screening, with the Mammobile having already enabled 2,754 women to benefit from screening. Additionally, an extra €470,000 was voted for Gersois EHPADs (nursing homes) to better adapt facilities to heatwaves and improve resident protection.
The development of renewable energies continues with €3.8 million mobilized in 2025 for photovoltaic projects through the mixed-economy company EnR32. The dual-carriageway project between Gimont and L’Isle-Jourdain is ongoing, with an opening planned for early 2027.
To cope with the 35% increase in the price of organic meats over three years, financial aid has been voted for middle schools to maintain these products on students' plates and support local producers. In 2026, €2.18 million was allocated to culture and heritage. An exceptional aid of €40,000 was voted for emergency conservation work on the cloister in Condom following a fire.
The Departmental Assembly adopted a scheme for volunteer municipalities to plant a tree of secularism, aiming to bring this republican principle to life. A cooperation protocol was also approved to prevent incivility in sports, enhancing the safety of all involved in sports activities.
