€750,000 grant transforms De Hokhorst into a vibrant community hub for Renswoude
Residents of Renswoude can look forward to an upgraded multifunctional centre at De Hokhorst, thanks to a €750,000 grant. The project will expand the sports hall to include a library and welfare services, enhancing local amenities and social interaction for a growing community.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | €750,000 |
| Funding Source | RegioDeal Foodvalley |
| Project Location | De Hokhorst, Renswoude |
| Facilities Included | Z.O.U.T. library, Stichting Welzijn & Ondersteuning (SWO) |
| Start of Renovation | End of 2026 |
| Expected Duration | 9 to 12 months |
| Key Benefit | Enhanced community facilities and social interaction for residents |
| Collaboration | Knowledge sharing with other funded multifunctional centres in region |
| Councillor Statement | Councillor Kees Eskes: "We can realise more ambitions in social interaction." |
The municipality of Renswoude is responsible for ensuring that local facilities meet the needs of its growing population. By securing grants and investing in community infrastructure, the municipality aims to foster social cohesion and improve the quality of life for residents.
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Grant for Multifunctional Centre De Hokhorst
Good news for the plans to redevelop De Hokhorst. A grant of €750,000 has been awarded from the Foodvalley region for the project to expand the sports hall into a multifunctional centre that will house, among others, the Z.O.U.T. library and Stichting Welzijn & Ondersteuning (SWO).
Councillor Kees Eskes: “With the grant from the RegioDeal Foodvalley, we can realise more ambitions in the area of social interaction. This also applies to De Hokhorst. With the allocated grant, we can meet more user demands. We are very pleased with this.”
High-quality community facilities contribute to a pleasant living and working environment in the region. Renswoude has grown significantly in recent years, and there are still several new construction projects planned for the coming years. To ensure that facilities keep pace with population growth, it is essential to invest in sufficient and accessible community amenities. This also helps to promote interaction between residents. As part of the grant agreements, we will actively collaborate with other multifunctional centres in the region that have received funding. This will include knowledge sharing on programming, organisation, and promotion.
The plans for De Hokhorst are taking shape. IRP Bouwadvies has developed a design that was discussed with users last month. A consultation meeting was also held for local residents. The renovation, which will also make the facility more sustainable, is scheduled to begin at the end of 2026. The renovation is expected to take 9 to 12 months.
More information about the multifunctional centre De Hokhorst can be found on the project page. Soon, an information board with an impression of the design will be placed in the library and the sports hall.