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The Ministry of Local Government and Modernization has today approved area regulation for Geiranger. The plan proposes a limited development of new bus routes infrastructure and downtown functions but at the same time takes into account the natural hazards and world heritage values in the area.Requirements have been set for detailed regulations for the construction of Grande housing units pedestrian and bicycle paths between Grande and the city center and for the construction of downtown apartments with industry on the ground floor. The plan confirms the continuation of existing land use in areas where new land use is not planned. The Ministry has decided to take the proposal for deep-water quays and parking facilities out of the plan by taking into consideration the World Heritage values.In an area with great avalanche and tidal hazards and which have unique world heritage values there will be boundaries on what to build says Minister of Municipalities and Modernization Nikolai Astrup.At the same time I see that Geiranger needs growth and business development. I am dedicated to finding solutions that make one of our most unique travel destinations and a good city to live. This plan ensures that the municipality can maintain a viable village and at the same time take care of the world heritage and the natural hazards of the city he says.The county governor in Mre og Romsdal Norways watercourse and energy directorate and Mre and Romsdal county municipality contradicted the plan. The Ministry in hand-sizing the case has emphasized the municipalitys need for development in Geiranger and the oversight of world heritage values.
