Major sewer renovation works are set to begin in Hoeleden near Kortenaken after the weekend, marking a significant infrastructure upgrade for the area. Starting from 2025-05-02 16:05:00, these works will last over 2.5 years and involve the installation of separated sewer systems along Neerlintersesteenweg and its side streets. Alongside this, utility lines will be renewed, and new bike and pedestrian paths will be added to improve local mobility and safety.
- Start large-scale sewer works in Hoeleden post-weekend
- Implement separated sewer system on main roads
- Create 2.8 million liter water buffer basin
- Renew utility lines and add bike paths
- Execute project in five phases until 2027
- Project costs 15 million euros, mostly subsidized
One of the key features of the project is the creation of a buffer basin on Braamstraat, designed to collect nearly 3 million litres of water, helping to reduce pollution and enhance climate resilience. But what does this mean for residents and the environment? Let’s explore the impact and timeline of these essential works.
Why is this project so crucial now, and how will it be managed? With Kortenaken’s current sewage treatment rate at just 15%, the separated sewer system aims to raise this to 25%, significantly reducing pollution. The phased approach, spanning five stages across multiple streets, balances progress with minimising disruption. Key points include:
- Phased works to avoid prolonged street closures, with each phase lasting 6 to 9 months
- Renewal of utilities alongside sewer and path upgrades
- Subsidies from the Flemish government and province supporting the €15 million cost
- Enhanced climate resilience through buffer basins and wider drainage ditches
As Hoeleden embarks on this ambitious upgrade, residents and visitors alike can look forward to cleaner waterways and improved infrastructure. How will these improvements shape daily life and local ecology in the coming years? Stay informed and engaged as the project progresses towards completion in late 2027.
