Maaseik city park construction finally begins: "A green lung for the city"

Maaseik, Belgium, is set to begin construction on a new city park this fall, transforming a vacant 2-hectare site that once housed a hospital into a vital green space. The project, located on Monseigneur Koningsstraat, aims to create a "green lung" for the city, integrating nature, water, social interaction, and history.

Plans for the park include walking paths, benches, natural play elements, and water zones. A dedicated route for cyclists and pedestrians will also be incorporated. Notably, a historic bunker on the site will be preserved and included within the park's design. The area's proximity to the De Maaspoorte residential care center means its residents will have easy access to the new amenities.

Myriam Giebens, the alderman for Spatial Planning, expressed pride in the project, calling it an added value for the city's residents and overall livability. The development also includes space for a green parking area on the edge of the site. Contractor Martens Wegenbouw has been awarded the project, with a landscape firm responsible for the park's design. The estimated cost for the redevelopment is 1.4 million euros, with works slated to start in the fall and conclude by the summer of 2027.