Valkenburg aan de Geul seeks developers for housing projects on former school sites
The municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul is inviting developers to share ideas for transforming two former school locations into housing. Residents can expect a mix of social, middle-segment, and premium homes, shaping the future of the Broekhem district.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Locations | Former Stella Maris College (Keelstraat 1) and St. Jozefschool (Bosstraat 5) |
| District | Broekhem, Valkenburg aan de Geul |
| Ownership | Municipality-owned |
| Housing Mix Target | 30% social housing, 40% middle segment, 30% premium purchase/rent |
| Market Consultation | Open to developers, construction firms, housing corporations, and area developers |
| Platform | Published on TenderNed (March 10, 2026) |
| Next Steps | Open selection procedure to follow based on consultation results |
The municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul is responsible for spatial planning and housing development within its jurisdiction. By initiating this market consultation, it aims to gather expert input to ensure transparent and well-informed decisions on local housing projects.
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Market consultation on the redevelopment of school locations
The municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul is starting a market consultation for the redevelopment of two former school locations in the Broekhem district. The locations in question are:
- the former Stella Maris College (Keelstraat 1)
- the former St. Jozefschool (Bosstraat 5)
Both locations are owned by the municipality and are seen as promising sites for housing development.
Why a market consultation?
Alderman Wim Weerts (Spatial Planning and Housing): "Before the municipality chooses a developer, we want to first engage in dialogue with professional parties, such as project developers, construction companies, housing corporations, and area developers. By gathering prior knowledge from these professionals, we can make better choices for the (re)development of the area and subsequently organize a careful and transparent tender process."
With this market consultation, the municipality, among other things, wants to know:
- what realistic plans are for housing development on these locations
- how the layout of the areas can look
- what ways of collaborating are possible
- what financial opportunities and risks there are
Housing development task in the district
In the development, a balanced housing mix is aimed for:
- 30% social housing
- 40% middle segment
- 30% more expensive purchase or rent
Equal opportunities for parties
The consultation is organized openly and with low barriers. Both large and smaller parties can participate. Housing corporations are also allowed to join, either independently or together with other parties. Everyone participates under the same conditions.
The market consultation is of an exploratory nature. Based on the results, the municipality will make a consideration about the follow-up trajectory. Ultimately, an open selection procedure will be issued. This does not form part of the current consultation. Alderman Weerts: "We look with interest to the participation of professional market parties and to the valuable insights that this consultation will yield. Whereby the (re)development of the area can be filled in the coming period."
The market consultation was published on March 10 via TenderNed. All relevant information and documents are available on this platform:
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