Municipality of West Maas en Waal gets manhole covers featuring municipal coat of arms

Alderman Evert Jan Slootweg unveiled the first new sewer cover at the town hall. What makes this cover special is that it features the municipal coat of arms. The unveiled cover is particularly special because of its beautiful paintwork. The supplier, Henrie van Geneijgen of Nering Bögel BV from Weert, was present at the unveiling.

Alderman Evert Jan Slootweg: "Today, we are proud to unveil the first manhole cover featuring our municipal coat of arms. This unique cover is beautifully painted and is a wonderful addition to our municipality. From now on, these manhole covers will be installed in various projects, such as in Molenlaan in Beneden-Leeuwen and G.M. Poststraat in Wamel. Although the regular manhole covers are not colored, they are just as beautiful. Our goal is to eventually replace all 3,000 manhole covers in the municipal sewer system. This will take some time, but the result will certainly be worth it. A pleasant side effect that was decisive in starting this project is that the cost of this cover with a coat of arms is the same as for a cover without a coat of arms.

The municipality wants to beautify public spaces. It does this by planting trees and shrubs, installing attractive street furniture, and adding seating, for example. This manhole cover is a new addition. The cover also complies with the new European standards. From an occupational health and safety perspective, this is also better for field staff.

The painted copy is currently on display in the lobby of the town hall.