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Asbestos health alert at the former Sant Isidor parish in Barcelona

The deterioration of the historic Eixample building's roof has sparked public health concerns among local residents.

Generic image of a degraded asbestos roof with displaced sheets.
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Generic image of a degraded asbestos roof with displaced sheets.

The condition of the former Sant Isidor parish in Barcelona has raised alarms this February after strong winds damaged its asbestos roof, potentially dispersing carcinogenic fibers into the neighborhood.

The building, located in the Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample district, was originally built in 1927 for the Unió Cooperatista Barcelonesa. Owned by the Archdiocese of Barcelona, the site features a 600-square-meter asbestos roof in precarious condition. Recent storms have created holes in the structure, causing debris to fall into the building and the interior courtyard.
The Salvem la Unió Cooperatista Barcelonesa platform has criticized the lack of response from both the owners and the Barcelona City Council. Although emergency services were notified nearly a week ago, no repairs have been made. The local administration has an open file against the owners for lack of maintenance regarding the hazardous material.
The future of the site, listed as a Heritage Site of Urban Interest, remains uncertain. After a failed proposal to convert it into a health innovation center for Hospital Clínic, there are no active renovation plans. The Archdiocese valued the property at 9.8 million euros four years ago, a price the city currently deems too high.

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