Cleaning works in sewer pipe under Molenpoort in Hasselt take longer due to extra sludge and underground waste chamber

The sewer cleaning works under Molenpoort in Hasselt are delayed due to unexpected amounts of sludge and an underground waste chamber. Fluvius reports that the cleaning process is more extensive than anticipated, with 50 tons of sludge being removed daily. Initially estimated to take 12 working days, the timeline has been extended as workers encountered a chamber filled with waste, necessitating additional safety measures. Residents will be updated on the revised schedule.