Korfball Club Leuven Receives 1.3 Million Euros in Subsidies for Infrastructure Renewal

Korfbalclub Leuven (KC Leuven) is set to undergo significant infrastructure improvements after securing 1.3 million euros in subsidies. The funding will be used for a new artificial turf field and a modern clubhouse located in Kessel-Lo.

The city of Leuven is contributing 1 million euros, with Sport Vlaanderen adding an additional 300,000 euros. This financial support follows an earlier decision by the city to grant KC Leuven 1 million euros. The club has also raised 55,000 euros through sponsors and crowdfunding and aims to collect another 50,000 euros.

KC Leuven, one of Flanders' largest korfball clubs playing in the top division, has a strong youth program across all age categories. However, its current facilities are outdated. The artificial turf field is in urgent need of replacement, and the canteen, changing rooms, sanitary facilities, and storage areas have long been inadequate for the club's growth.

The new project will consolidate all facilities into a modern clubhouse, including a sports room, four changing rooms, accessible sanitary facilities, and updated support areas. Outdoor improvements include a new parking lot and secure bicycle storage.

"That both Stad Leuven and Sport Vlaanderen are investing in our project is a huge recognition of the path KC Leuven has taken in recent years," said chairman Jeroen Buijs. "We are not just building new facilities, but an open site where sport, youth activities, and the neighborhood reinforce each other. The strong start of our crowdfunding campaign also shows the significant support for this project."

In addition to KC Leuven, the Leuven frisbee club Jetset Ultimate Frisbee will also establish a permanent base at the site and will contribute 50,000 euros to the project.

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That both Stad Leuven and Sport Vlaanderen are investing in our project is a huge recognition of the path KC Leuven has taken in recent years. We are not just building new facilities, but an open site where sport, youth activities, and the neighborhood reinforce each other. The strong start of our crowdfunding campaign also shows the significant support for this project.