150 Properties Disappear Along the North-South: Bregje (41), Erik (67), Hugo (68), Sanne (36) Were Expropriated

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More than 150 property owners are being expropriated for the major demolition along the Grote Baan in Houthalen-Helchteren for the reconstruction of the North-South connection. For the affected residents and business owners, this means the end of years of living or working in the same place. VRT NWS seeks out a few of them.

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The residents of Grote Baan in Houthalen-Helchteren have many questions regarding the duration and impact of the extensive works for the North-South connection. These will last at least ten years. The impact is enormous. The works will create a huge crater along a 9-kilometer stretch, cutting straight through the municipality. Many people fear that the vibrations will affect the stability of their homes. Others still do not believe that the Nort…