Lower Latvia could be expanded (and safer).

The popular river bath Unterer Letten in Zurich-Wipkingen is being renovated and renovated. The box bathroom above the Limmat, built in 1909, is aging despite several renovations. The upcoming renovation will attempt to restore the original appearance. The facade along the Kloster-Fahr-Weg will be fitted with windows from the start, including a kiosk with a serving counter.

In addition, the sanitary facilities will be expanded and the outdoor lighting will be replaced by energy-efficient LED lighting. Construction work should be completed before summer 2025.

But don’t worry, the renovation won’t affect summer activities.

The city is also examining whether to expand the bathing area along the Limmat up to the EEC hydroelectric power station, mainly for safety reasons. “According to the sports office, safety in the Unterer Letten river pool is unsatisfactory and accidents happen again and again,” says the report “Future Letten Power Plant Area.”

In the accidents, swimmers jump from the boiler house and the Burrijskopf at the power station into the canal flowing below, Daniel Bekcic, spokesperson for the city of Zurich Real Estate, told the “Tagesanzeiger”. These jumps can be fatal.

It is now being investigated whether cloakrooms, sanitary facilities and lounge areas should be added and what security measures are required. An extension could mean that the above channel is also monitored. (cst)