Wezep centre transformation starts: how climate-proofing will change your neighbourhood
Residents of Wezep can soon witness their town centre undergo a major climate-resilient redesign. Starting 20 April, the project will improve flood resilience, add greenery, and modernise streets—impacting daily life and property connections over the next three years.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Start | 20 April 2026 |
| Location | Wezep centre, municipality of Oldebroek |
| Completion | End of 2028 |
| Phases | 8 phases |
| Key Changes | Rainwater infiltration sewer, street redesign, more trees and greenery |
| Public Meeting | 23 March, 16:00–20:00 at Kruiskerk |
| Garden Coach | Driesje Visch available for free advice (18:30–19:30) |
| More Info | www.oldebroek.nl/kcwezep |
The municipality of Oldebroek is responsible for local infrastructure and climate adaptation initiatives. This project reflects its role in ensuring public spaces are resilient to climate change while engaging residents in the redesign process.
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Meeting on Climate-Resilient Wezep Centre Plan – 23 March
On 20 April, work will begin on the Climate-Resilient Wezep Centre Plan. Over the coming years, the municipality will redesign the centre area to make it better equipped to deal with the effects of climate change. On Monday 23 March, an open-house meeting will be held from 16:00 to 20:00 at the Kruiskerk.
You can view the design, ask questions and meet the contractor and area manager. There will also be information about the schedule and disconnecting rainwater from homes.
Why?
The sewer system in the centre needs replacing. This presents an opportunity to redesign the public space. A rainwater infiltration sewer will be installed, streets will be redesigned and more space will be created for trees and greenery.
Schedule
The work will be carried out in eight phases and is expected to be completed by the end of 2028. New trees and planting will be installed each year during the planting season (October–March).
Garden Coach
Driesje Visch will be on hand as a garden coach from 18:30 to 19:30 to advise residents on creating a climate-friendly garden. Think more greenery and plants that help keep the garden cooler in summer. You can also request a free garden-coaching session with her.
More information
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