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Gironde: the Construction of a Factory in a Flood Zone Is Controversial

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Close to Bordeaux, a refinery project at a nickel treatment plant is controversial. Located on the banks of the Garonne, it would be built on a flood zone. The site is intended to produce car batteries and would create 500 jobs. But some residents and associations fear a disaster in the event of flooding.

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Gironde: the Construction of a Factory in a Flood Zone Is Controversial

Close to Bordeaux, a refinery project at a nickel treatment plant is controversial. Located on the banks of the Garonne, it would be built on a flood zone. The site is intended to produce car batteries and would create 500 jobs. But some residents and associations fear a disaster in the event of flooding.

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franceinfo.fr broke the news in on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
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