Firms to pay for subsidence caused by mining
Salt mining firm Frisia Zout and gas company Vermillion have agreed to pay for damages caused by subsidence in north-western Friesland.
The ground level in the area has dropped by some 33 cm because of salt and gas extraction.
This means extra money must be spent to keep the area from flooding. A spokesman for Frisia said the deal could cost it €20m.
Thank you for donating to DutchNews.nl.
We could not provide the Dutch News service, and keep it free of charge, without the generous support of our readers. Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter, and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day.
Make a donation