More than 12 million square meters of asbestos in Overijssel

There is still more than 12 million square meters of asbestos on the roofs in Overijssel. The largest part of this (more than 10 million square meters) is located in rural areas. this is apparent from an inventory that the province of Overijssel has carried out in collaboration with the municipalities. 

As mentioned above, most of it is in rural areas. In the cities, there is approximately 1,5 million square meters of asbestos on the roofs, mainly smaller roofs. In addition, approximately 0,5 million square meters are located on roofs in the urban area. This concerns a total of more than 61.000 properties, of which 30.000 are in rural areas, 30.000 in the cities and 1.000 in business parks.

"The existing asbestos roofs are getting older and this poses a danger to public health. With the inventory, the province is helping the municipalities on the way to a targeted approach for the removal of the asbestos roofs. established size, only makes the approach more urgent," said Annemieke Traag, deputy (Environment, Energy and Europe) in Overijssel.

Ban on asbestos roofs
The province kept the inventory as part of the action plan against asbestos roofs; As of 2024, there will be a ban on asbestos roofs. Owners are, however, responsible for replacing the asbestos roof themselves. "If they do this in the short term, it offers several advantages", said Harm Jan Schipper, senior agricultural advisor at Accon avm, previously in an interview with Boerenbusiness.

Kimberly Baker

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