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Loose paving stones in As surface even before center renewal is complete

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Residents of As, Belgium, are experiencing issues with loose and damaged paving stones in the newly renovated Dorpsstraat.
  • The loose stones are causing safety concerns for cyclists and pedestrians, as well as noise pollution.
  • Local officials have acknowledged the problem and plan to have the contractor fix the stones this week, with completion of the renovation expected by summer.

The ongoing renovation of the town center in As, Belgium, has hit a snag, with residents reporting problems with the newly laid paving stones in Dorpsstraat. Many of these clay pavers are reportedly loose and damaged, leading to safety concerns for those using the street.

Opposition councilor Jan Baeten of the ANders party highlighted the issue, expressing dismay that the stones are already deteriorating despite the absence of heavy vehicle traffic. "While buses and trucks aren't even driving over them yet," he stated, raising fears that the problem will worsen once the street is fully operational. Baeten also pointed out the noise nuisance caused by the loose stones rattling against each other when driven over, predicting that increased traffic will exacerbate the sound pollution.

While buses and trucks aren't even driving over them yet.

— Jan BaetenOpposition councilor Jan Baeten expressing concern over the premature deterioration of paving stones.

Mayor Tom Seurs of the N-VA party acknowledged the complaints and confirmed that the contractor has been informed. "They will be filling in the clay pavers this week to prevent them from colliding," the mayor explained, expressing confidence that this measure will resolve the issues. The overall renovation project is still on track for completion by the summer holidays.

They will be filling in the clay pavers this week to prevent them from colliding.

— Mayor Tom SeursMayor Tom Seurs explaining the planned solution to the loose paving stones.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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