Roermond greenlights sustainable education campus for 1,400 students
A major upgrade is coming to ROER College Schöndeln in Roermond, where 1,400 students will soon learn in a modern, energy-neutral campus. The project, blending historic preservation with new facilities, marks a step toward future-proof education in Limburg.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Heinsbergerweg, Roermond, Limburg |
| Students accommodated | ~1,400 (vmbo-tl, havo, vwo) |
| Project type | (Re)new construction with sustainable, energy-neutral design |
| Cultural preservation | Monumental central hall and artworks to be retained |
| Potential addition | Sports hall under investigation for education and community use |
| Construction start | Expected in 2027 |
| Parties involved | Stichting Onderwijs Midden-Limburg (SOML) and Municipality of Roermond |
| Agreement signed | 26 March 2026 |
The municipality of Roermond plays a key role in facilitating educational infrastructure, ensuring schools meet modern standards while preserving local heritage. Stichting Onderwijs Midden-Limburg (SOML) oversees the operational and developmental aspects of schools like ROER College Schöndeln, aligning them with regional education goals.
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Realisation of (re)new construction of ROER College Schöndeln can commence
The school board of Stichting Onderwijs Midden-Limburg (SOML) and the municipality of Roermond have reached an important milestone in the development of a future-proof education campus for ROER College Schöndeln. On 26 March 2026, both parties signed the cooperation and realisation agreement. This paves the way for the tendering, preparation and execution of the (re)new construction.
The new education campus will be realised on Heinsbergerweg in Roermond and will accommodate approximately 1,400 students in pre-vocational secondary education (vmbo-tl), senior general secondary education (havo) and pre-university education (vwo). The buildings will be developed as a healthy, sustainable and (nearly) energy-neutral learning environment.
Councillor Felix van Ballegooij (education, sports and neighbourhoods): “It’s great that we can now actually start realising our plans and those of SOML. From now on, children will be able to learn in a beautifully renovated, sustainable building in a green environment. And in the future, they may also be able to play sports and exercise during or after school hours. We are still investigating whether building a sports hall at this location is feasible.”
Constructive collaboration
The project contributes to the implementation of the Integral Education Accommodation Plan 2020–2040.
Ralph Henssen, Chair of the Board of SOML: “We are creating a future-proof, sustainable and inspiring education campus where our students and staff can give their best. It’s wonderful to see how the familiar, historic heart of the school will soon blend seamlessly with modern and green facilities. Thanks to the constructive collaboration between the municipality of Roermond and SOML, this beautiful learning environment is now within reach.”
Preservation of cultural-historical values
A key principle in the plans is the preservation of the monumental central hall of the current school building, including the existing artworks. Following additional research in 2025, the design has been adjusted to ensure that this culturally valuable part is preserved and given a prominent place within the new campus.
Space for sports and social added value
Parallel to the campus development, the municipality is investigating the possibility of realising a full-fledged sports hall. This could be used for education, (recreational) sports and official competitions. The need for this is high, partly due to the high occupancy of existing sports facilities in Roermond.
Construction start in 2027
With the signing of the agreement, the next phase begins: tendering, further preparation and execution of the construction. The municipality and SOML expect that construction of the new education campus can start in 2027.