Borne transforms Wensink-Zuid with 1,400 m² of new green spaces and climate-proof upgrades
Residents of Borne’s Wensink-Zuid district will soon enjoy a greener, safer, and more climate-resilient neighborhood. The municipality has approved plans to add 1,400 m² of green space, improve water retention, and enhance traffic safety—all shaped by local input. Work could start soon if funding is approved.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Wensink-Zuid, Borne (Overijssel) |
| Sub-area 2 Streets | Van Galenstraat, Helfrichstraat, Witte de Withstraat, Van Ghentstraat, Coendersstraat, Van Brakelstraat, southern Woolderweg |
| New Green Space | 1,400 m² |
| Funding Requested | €3,873,000 (municipal council) |
| Additional Funding | National government and water board subsidies |
| Resident Involvement | Neighborhood walks, open-house meetings, island council input |
| Next Steps | Municipal council vote on funding; tendering and construction to follow |
The Borough of Borne is responsible for urban planning and climate adaptation within its jurisdiction. This includes redesigning neighborhoods to improve livability, sustainability, and resilience against extreme weather, often in collaboration with residents and other government bodies.
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Borough of Borne takes next step in renewal of Wensink-Zuid
The municipal executive (college van burgemeester en wethouders) has adopted the final design for sub-area two of the Wensink-Zuid district. This means they have approved the definitive design for sub-area two. The municipal executive is now requesting funding from the municipal council to implement the design. This plan will also make this part of the district greener, safer, and better prepared for extreme weather. The municipality has divided the district into five sections. One section has already been completed, including the Avontureneiland (Adventure Island) and the Groene Long (Green Lung). Step by step, the municipality is working with residents to develop the remaining sections into a redevelopment plan. A redevelopment plan outlines how this part of the district will be redesigned.
Sub-area two includes Van Galenstraat, Helfrichstraat, Witte de Withstraat, Van Ghentstraat, Coendersstraat, Van Brakelstraat, and the southern section of Woolderweg. The new design will provide more space for greenery and water while improving traffic safety. In total, the municipality will add approximately 1,400 m² of additional green space to this part of the district. This will help reduce heat stress and make the area more pleasant to live in. Rainwater will also be better captured and retained, for example through wadis and other water-retaining measures. This will make the district better prepared for heavy rainfall and dry periods.
Councillor Vermorken: “Building a future-proof district together”
Councillor David Vermorken said: “With these plans, we are making Wensink-Zuid greener, safer, and better prepared for the climate of the future. Together with residents, we have explored how the district can be made more pleasant and sustainable. A map of opportunities and challenges was created, and this design is a fine implementation of that. Now we can take the next step.”
Residents have contributed to this final design
Residents of the Wensink-Zuid district have been closely involved in developing this final design. They were able to share their ideas through the island council (eilandraad), neighbourhood walks, and open-house meetings. They were kept informed via neighbourhood and district newsletters and the project page on the municipality’s website. The municipality will explain this final design at an open-house meeting for all residents of sub-area two, for which they will receive a personal invitation.
Investment and subsidies
To implement the plan, the municipal executive is requesting €3,873,000 from the municipal council. Part of the funding will also come from subsidies from the national government and the water board.
Next steps
It is now up to the municipal council to approve the proposal. If the council grants the implementation budget, the municipality can begin the technical development and tendering process. After that, work can commence. Residents will be kept informed throughout the entire process via neighbourhood newsletters, meetings, and the project page on the municipality’s website.
More information about Wensink-Zuid can be found on this page.