<p>Our climate is changing. Periods of high temperatures and prolonged drought alternate with extreme showers that cause inconvenience and damage. The municipality of Gemert-Bakel wants to arm itself against this development and is taking measures to counteract the effects.</p><p>Approximately 70% of all paving (roofs and pavement) is on private property. Therefore, you too can make an important contribution. To encourage this, you can use a subsidy for the construction of green roofs.</p><h2>What is a green roof?</h2><p>The rainwater from homes and businesses is discharged into the sewer system through the downspouts. In many cases, this rainwater comes together with wastewater in one sewer and is discharged to the sewage treatment plant. With a green roof, rainwater is retained on the roof. This reduces the pressure on the sewer system. A green roof consists of vegetation (usually sedum) with a substrate layer underneath that retains rainwater. A green roof not only works during heavy showers, it also provides cooling on hot days.</p><h2>Incentive scheme</h2><p><span>Waterschap Aa en Maas has an incentive scheme for the construction of a green roof. </span>You may be able to make use of this. You can apply for this on the website of Waterschap Aa en Maas: <a href="https://eloket.aaenmaas.nl/f/3033/login">Subsidy climate-proof measures for built-up areas - Waterschap Aa en Maas.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><span>You can apply for the subsidy via </span><a href="https://www.aaenmaas.nl/regelen/subsidie-klimaatbestendige-maatregelen/">the website of Waterschap Aa en Maas</a>.</p>

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