Pyeongtaek City Pushes Comprehensive Measures for Asbestos Damage Prevention and Relief

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek City will continue to implement asbestos damage prevention and relief activities this year with a total project budget of 724 million won.

First, the city will carry out a slate roof removal support project with a budget of 577 million won. The project will remove slate attached to 153 residences and improve roofs for 20 homes for vulnerable populations.

Those interested in the project can apply at their respective eup, myeon, and dong community centers starting February 1st. Application forms and project notices can be found on the city's website bulletin board for announcements and notices.

Additionally, to protect those suffering health damage from asbestos, the city plans to support living expenses and treatment costs with a budget of 147 million won.

The city will also conduct guidance and inspections on 12 schools removing asbestos, including verification of asbestos supervisor appointment standards, asbestos dispersal measurements, asbestos residue treatment, and asbestos waste disposal.

Pyeongtaek Mayor Jeong Jang-seon stated, “We will do our best to prevent asbestos damage to protect citizens' health,” and added, “We will concentrate administrative efforts to ensure swift relief for those suffering health damage.”

Meanwhile, the city removed slate attached to 1,011 residences with a project budget of 2.438 billion won through last year. The city also conducted guidance and inspections on asbestos removal work sites at 49 schools within the city.