Badia del Vallès begins asbestos removal from 127 building blocks

Work, which has already started at Porto 19, will extend to other blocks and involves parking disruptions and safety measures for residents.

Generic image of apartment blocks under construction with scaffolding and safety netting.
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Generic image of apartment blocks under construction with scaffolding and safety netting.

The City Council of Badia del Vallès has today begun the removal of asbestos from 127 building blocks, the largest in Europe, with work already underway at Porto 19 and set to expand to other areas.

The first of the companies contracted by the City Council has commenced asbestos conditioning work at Porto 19, a preliminary step for safely removing this material. The operations will continue with the remaining blocks on the street. Two other companies will begin asbestos removal in a few weeks on Av. Costa Brava and Mediterrània.
This initial phase involves the removal of asbestos from 127 building blocks, representing the largest asbestos removal operation undertaken in Europe. During the execution of the work, maximum cooperation from co-owners is requested to ensure safety.
Various safety and cooperation measures are established, including keeping windows near the pipes closed, not using air conditioning units connected to the facade, removing clotheslines and awnings, and respecting safety restrictions. Boilers and other equipment connected to the pipes subject to the work must be disconnected by the owners beforehand.
A maximum duration of three days per community is anticipated, provided there are no incidents, adverse weather conditions, or technical difficulties. The City Council will inform about parking disruptions, particularly at the beginning of Algarve street, which will be duly signposted.
Inquiries and incidents can be communicated via WhatsApp at 930 485 573 or through an online form with a QR code. The City Council urges the utmost cooperation from all residents to ensure the safe and efficient progress of the work.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Badia del Vallès (13/10/2026)