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Zermatt, a resort in Upper Valais, suffers from a chronic shortage of housing for residents and staff. Zermatt architect and hotelier Heinz Julen is behind the \u201cLina Peak\u201d project, a 260-metre tower that would be the tallest in Switzerland. At the same time, the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (MGB) railway plans to move its current tracks into a tunnel at the entrance to the village.<\/p>\n
The MGB wants to use the land earmarked for the tower as a temporary storage area during the tunnel works, according to Blick, as reported by 24 Heures. Heinz Julen has lodged an objection with the Federal Office of Transport (FOT).<\/p>\n
The plot lies around two kilometres from the entrance to the village. The company wants to store materials and rubble there during construction, then during the dismantling of the old line. This occupation could last more than ten years.<\/p>\n
The 62-storey tower would include more than 500 flats for residents and resort staff. To keep prices affordable, the permitted increase on resale would be capped at 2% a year. Luxury flats in the upper part would ensure financial viability.<\/p>\n