A landslide has occurred in Bauska, on the Mēmele steep bank, about 35 metres west of Bauska Castle; the dangerous area has been cordoned off and warning signs have been posted, the Bauska municipality told LETA on 15 April.
The municipality explains that the landslide occurred on a part of the bank that had not been reinforced with concrete.
The dolomitic limestone bank has washed away over time, forming an overhang which has collapsed, taking with it the trees growing on it and part of the clay layer above it.
A large overhang remains in the remaining part of the cliff to the west. A vertical crack indicates a possible splitting of a part of the rock from the overall rock mass.
The municipality stresses that it is dangerous to stay below the overhang and at the top of the slope, as new landslides may follow.
To guarantee the safety of visitors to Castle Hill Park and to protect against future landslides, the expert committee has recommended that a log barrier be built across the protection ditch along the bank of the Mēmele River, thus preventing access to the cliff from the river.
The effects of the landslide should also be addressed as soon as possible and fallen trees removed. Priority actions also include work on the design of the reinforcement of the slope of the mound.
The municipality of Bauska has informed the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development about the incident. At present, the municipality’s specialists are preparing the documentation for the procurement “Feasibility study for the project of strengthening the northern slope of the Bauska Hillfort”. After collecting all the information, the municipality will submit a request for funds to compensate for the damage caused.
The municipality urges visitors to the Castle Hill Park to observe the warning signs and not to cross the demarcation tapes, as this can be dangerous.
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