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Motherwell tower block residents evacuated over asbestos Motherwell tower block residents evacuated over asbestos
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A tower block in Motherwell has been evacuated after workers disturbed asbestos in the building.A tower block in Motherwell has been evacuated after workers disturbed asbestos in the building.
North Lanarkshire Council said more than 100 residents had been moved out of Anderson Tower, Anderson Street, as a precaution.North Lanarkshire Council said more than 100 residents had been moved out of Anderson Tower, Anderson Street, as a precaution.
Scottish Power had been replacing mains cables in the building at the time.Scottish Power had been replacing mains cables in the building at the time.
A council spokesman said initial testing had shown "a number of positive results" but said there was not thought to be any immediate risk to health.A council spokesman said initial testing had shown "a number of positive results" but said there was not thought to be any immediate risk to health.
"As a precautionary measure, movement to and from the tower was restricted earlier today," he said. The council said arrangements had been made for overnight accommodation for residents.
"However, in light of the results, we have decided to decant our tenants. A council spokesman said: "The clean-up operation, led by specialist asbestos contractors, will be followed by further air quality testing.
"While we do not believe there is any immediate risk to health, the wellbeing of our tenants is our priority." "Tenants will be allowed to return when our experts are satisfied with the test results.
Residents were moved to a temporary reception centre and offered alternative accommodation. "This is the first time North Lanarkshire Council has decanted an entire tower block. We have robust procedures in place and are pleased the operation went smoothly."
"We are hopeful residents will be able to return to the building as soon as possible," the spokesman added. He added: "We are proud of all our staff who turned out to help at short notice and assisted tenants with sympathy and professionalism."