Switzerland – Infrastructure works consultancy services

For over ten years, the Office for Nature and Environment of the Canton of Graubünden (ANU) has supported the restoration and construction of dry stone walls. Based on the cantonal nature and heritage protection law, the canton can grant subsidies for restoration projects. Various criteria must be met for a subsidy to be granted. These include assessing the location and potential hazards, the need for dry stone wall restoration or the justification for constructing a new one, as well as the wall's function, value, and significance. This results in various tasks, including advising prospective builders, coordinating and reviewing applications, monitoring construction, and verifying invoices. The organization and coordination of dry stone wall restorations and new constructions, from the initial review of subsidy applications to the documentation of completed work, including quality control and invoice verification, fall within the remit of the Dry Stone Wall Coordination Office.