Verhoeve gets to work for Promaz in the forests of Zoersel

Published February 12, 2026

Soil remediation is not limited to urban environments. The soil in our natural areas also needs to be cleaned up. Verhoeve Belgium is currently carrying out soil remediation work for Promaz in the forests of Zoersel. The fund was set up specifically to carry out soil remediation work on sites with (former) fuel oil tanks.

In 2022, a gasoline odor was detected near the moat located on the site. The fuel oil was then collected as much as possible using adsorbent socks and stored in barrels. In 2024, Verhoeve van Promaz was commissioned to pump out the moat.

Removal of underground fuel oil tank

In 2025, Verhoeve was commissioned to remove an underground fuel oil tank. Maximum excavation of the contamination will be carried out while preserving the house. The excavation work will be carried out under a safe embankment and by means of piecemeal excavation at the level of the house.

The ecological conditions also affect the client and contractor: Before the breeding season (April 1, 2025), we started cutting down four large trees to make the excavation zone accessible. The actual remediation work started in May 2025.