The farewell event for the sports clubs leaving the Zuidpaleis marks a significant step in Brussels’ metro expansion plans. As of 2025-06-27 15:55:00, the site officially transfers to the MIVB to make way for the long-awaited Metro Line 3. This project aims to modernize public transport in the capital, but it has faced numerous challenges along the way.
- Sportclubs verlaten Zuidpaleis voor metrowerken
- Zuidpaleis wordt deels ontmanteld en herbouwd
- Metrowerken lopen vertraging door drassige ondergrond
- Minister Quintin vraagt werkbevriezing wegens financiën
- Burgemeester Close wil Zuidpaleis niet leeg laten
- Close plant afspraken bij bouwvergunningproblemen
Located between the new Toots Thielemans station and Anneessens stop, the Zuidpaleis is set to be dismantled, preserving only its historic facades before reconstruction. However, delays due to difficult underground conditions have pushed back the timeline and increased costs, raising concerns given the Brussels Region’s fragile financial state.
With these setbacks, what does the future hold for the Zuidpaleis and Metro Line 3? The uncertainty surrounding the project’s progress leaves many wondering about the next steps.
Could the metro construction face further pauses? Federal calls to freeze the works until Brussels’ finances improve complicate matters. Meanwhile, the Brussels mayor insists the Zuidpaleis must not remain empty without activity, emphasizing the need for clear agreements with MIVB to avoid prolonged inactivity. Key points include:
- Metro 3’s construction delayed by unsuitable tunnel techniques and wet soil conditions
- Federal minister urges work suspension pending government formation and financial stability
- Mayor Philippe Close demands the Zuidpaleis not stand idle, ready to reopen if Metro 3 is abandoned
- Toots Thielemans station is already 80% complete, signaling progress despite setbacks
As Brussels awaits a new regional government, stakeholders must balance financial realities with urban mobility needs. Will the Metro 3 project resume smoothly, or will legal and financial obstacles stall progress? The coming months will be decisive for Brussels’ transport future and the fate of the Zuidpaleis.
