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Opwijk Secures 1.2 Million Euros in Flemish Subsidies for New Sports and Leisure Complex

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The municipality of Opwijk will receive over 1.2 million euros in Flemish subsidies for a new sports and leisure complex.
  • The "Vetweyde" complex will feature indoor sports fields, a brasserie, youth facilities, and outdoor amenities like a mountain bike trail.
  • The total project cost is estimated at 14 million euros, with the Flemish subsidy contributing to the development of this supra-local sports infrastructure.

The municipality of Opwijk is set to receive a significant boost for its new sports and leisure complex, "Vetweyde," with over 1.2 million euros in Flemish subsidies.

The "Vetweyde" project, with an estimated total cost of around 14 million euros, will transform the site into a versatile sports and meeting hub. Plans include multiple indoor sports fields, a brasserie, and a youth center. The outdoor space will be equally developed, featuring a mountain bike course, pétanque courts, and a multimove path. Mayor Johan Deleu (N-VA) highlighted that its location adjacent to a play forest and a tennis and padel center will further enhance Vetweyde's role as a multifaceted facility.

And thanks to its location next to the play forest and the tennis and padel center, Vetweyde is growing into a versatile sports and meeting site.

— Johan DeleuMayor of Opwijk, describing the future of the Vetweyde complex.

The Flemish government is investing a total of 10 million euros this year in the creation and renovation of supra-local sports infrastructure. Opwijk's application was among those selected by an independent assessment committee, making it one of ten municipalities to receive funding. This subsidy is crucial for realizing the ambitious plans for the Vetweyde complex.

The Flemish government is investing a total of 10 million euros this year in the creation and renovation of supra-local sports infrastructure.

— Johan DeleuExplaining the context of the Flemish subsidies for sports facilities.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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