Venlo City Hall undergoes major restoration and sustainability upgrade
Venlo’s historic City Hall is being restored and made more sustainable, with work underway on its facades, roofs, and iconic gilded leather wallpaper. Residents may experience temporary noise and disruptions, but the building will remain accessible throughout the project.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Restoration and sustainability upgrade of Venlo City Hall |
| Contractor | De Bonth en Hulten |
| Current Phase | Scaffolding setup, construction site preparation |
| Completion of Current Phase | Early April 2026 |
| Next Steps | Facades, roofs, natural stonework, and window frames |
| Temporary Relocation | Fishmonger’s kiosk moves to a mobile sales van |
| Art Restoration | Gilded leather wallpaper and artworks restored in Maastricht |
| Accessibility | City Hall remains open; council meetings and events continue |
| Updates | Available via municipal social media, Nu Venlo, and the BouwApp |
The Municipality of Venlo is responsible for maintaining and upgrading public infrastructure, including historic buildings like the City Hall. This project ensures the preservation of cultural heritage while improving sustainability for future use.
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City Hall Under Construction
The Venlo City Hall is being restored and made more sustainable. Contractor De Bonth en Hulten has already made significant progress with the scaffolding around the building and the setup of the construction site at the rear of the City Hall. The contractor aims to complete this phase by early April.
Once the construction site is ready, the contractor will proceed with the facades, roofs, natural stonework, and window frames.
Cleaning Side Facades
This week, work begins on cleaning the side facades. Additionally, test areas will be created to determine the best method for removing and reapplying the mortar joints. This process may cause brief periods of noise disturbance, though the contractor will strive to minimize any inconvenience.
Soon, the fishmonger’s kiosk behind the City Hall will also be removed to make way for the construction site. The vendor will temporarily relocate to a mobile sales van on the side of the site, ensuring sales can continue uninterrupted.
Gilded Leather Wallpaper
Furthermore, the gilded leather wallpaper and several artworks within the building will be restored. These were transported to a restoration studio in Maastricht at the end of 2025. Until the originals are returned, replicas will be displayed in the City Hall.
City Hall Remains Accessible
During the restoration, visitors, users, and businesses in the immediate vicinity may experience some disruption. However, the City Hall itself will remain accessible, and activities such as council meetings and receptions will continue, possibly with temporary arrangements in place.
Construction App
To keep everyone informed, regular updates will be posted on the municipal social media channels and Nu Venlo. The contractor will also use the BouwApp for practical updates. Through this app, you can report any issues you observe. Want to follow the progress? Stay updated by following our messages and download the BouwApp via the App Store or Google Play Store.