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Verkís conducted an environmental analysis and prepared a plan for the disposal of hazardous materials due to the demolition of ten apartment buildings owned by the Greenlandic state in Maniitsoq, Greenland.
About 90% of real estate in the country is owned by the state. Some of the apartment buildings had been empty for a long time, and all ten buildings needed a lot of maintenance.
It did not seem worth the cost to repair them, so the decision was made to demolish them and move the residents gradually somewhere else. In total, the apartments were 8,237 square metres.
Samples were taken from all building materials and sent for analysis, where results were obtained on how harmful the materials were. As a result, a demolition plan was drawn up and Verkís submitted three reports.
Total Apartment Area
State-Owned Properties
Buildings Demolished
The Government of Greenland initiated the demolition of ten ageing apartment buildings in Maniitsoq that were no longer economically viable to maintain. Before demolition could begin, hazardous materials had to be identified, assessed and managed to ensure the project complied with environmental and safety requirements.
Verkís carried out a comprehensive environmental assessment, including sampling and laboratory analysis of building materials to identify hazardous substances. Based on the findings, we developed a demolition and hazardous waste management plan and prepared detailed technical reports to support the safe removal, handling and disposal of contaminated materials.
The project provided a clear and reliable basis for the safe demolition of more than 8,000 m² of residential buildings while minimizing environmental risks. Through thorough environmental investigations and practical waste management planning, Verkís helped ensure the project was carried out safely, responsibly and in compliance with environmental regulations.
Technical information
Location:
Maniitsoq, Greenland
Size:
8,237 m²
Project period:
2014 – 2018
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