Jeongeup-si Promotes 'Old Slate Removal Support Project'

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City, Jeonbuk Province, is undertaking the replacement of old slate roofs to protect citizens' health from asbestos, a Group 1 carcinogen, and to improve the living environment of vulnerable groups.

The city announced on the 3rd that it has secured a total budget of 1.39 billion KRW this year to promote the "Asbestos-Containing Slate Removal Support Project" targeting 330 residential buildings, 18 non-residential buildings, and 30 roof improvements.

The support amount for residential buildings is up to 3.52 million KRW, 5.4 million KRW for non-residential buildings, and up to 4.39 million KRW for roof improvements, with the principle of self-payment if the support amount is exceeded.

However, for socially vulnerable groups, full support is provided for residential demolition, and up to 10 million KRW is supported for roof improvements.

Small-scale non-residential buildings such as livestock barns and warehouses are fully supported for slate roof areas up to 200㎡ per building.

Additionally, it is possible to link with other projects such as vacant house maintenance projects and self-owned household housing benefit projects.

To apply, the building owner must visit the relevant eup, myeon, or dong office where the building is located and submit an application form by the 28th of this month.

A city official said, "Old slate contains asbestos, a Group 1 carcinogen, which can be fatal to health if exposed for a long time," and added, "We hope for much interest and participation in this project for safe residential living."

Meanwhile, since 2012, the city has invested a total of 4.838 billion KRW to demolish 2,027 slate buildings.

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil gjg7070@asiae.co.kr

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