Bocholtz residents invited to discuss rainwater disconnection plans on April 22
Residents of Bocholtz can learn how rainwater in their streets will be redirected to reduce flooding and improve water management. The Municipality of Simpelveld invites locals to an open house evening to discuss the project’s impact on their neighbourhoods.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Disconnecting rainwater from the Bocholtz village centre |
| Date of Open House | Wednesday, 22 April 2026 |
| Time | 18:00–21:00 hrs |
| Location | Lunchcafé Oud Bocholtz, Pastoor Neujeanstraat 11, Bocholtz |
| Registration Email | aanmelden@simpelveld.nl |
| Streets Affected (Sub-areas) | Kerkstraat, Julianastraat, Emmastraat, Minister Ruijsstraat, and 20+ others |
| Contractor Selection Phase | Three contractors competing; final decision pending |
| Project Goal | Divert rainwater to the ‘Blue Vein’ sewer system to prevent flooding |
The Municipality of Simpelveld is responsible for local infrastructure projects, including water management systems like sewers and rainwater drainage. This project aims to improve flood resilience in Bocholtz by upgrading the existing sewer network and reducing surface water issues.
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Open house evening for residents: Project “Disconnecting rainwater from the Bocholtz village centre” on 22 April
In this project, rainwater from multiple streets and neighbourhoods will be diverted towards the previously installed sewer system.
Following the previous residents' evening on Thursday 21 November 2024, the Municipality of Simpelveld cordially invites you to the open house evening for the project ‘Disconnecting rainwater from the Bocholtz village centre’. In this project, rainwater from multiple streets and neighbourhoods will be diverted towards the previously installed sewer system. This will mainly be achieved by guiding the water that falls on pavements and streets through a newly constructed sewer pipe towards the previously installed ‘Blue Vein’ system.
The Municipality of Simpelveld has worked closely with engineering firm RA+ over the past period to finalise the design in detail. We are pleased to inform you that the design is now complete and that we have started the next phase. This involves finding the right contractor to implement our plans. After a pre-selection of several contractors, three remaining contractors are currently working on their plans in this final tender phase. The municipality will award the work to the best contractor after assessing the plans.
Residents' open house on 22 April
To inform residents as thoroughly as possible about the plans that have been drawn up, we cordially invite you to our open house evening. The Municipality of Simpelveld, together with RA+ Ingenieurs, will explain the plans for the various streets and neighbourhoods that will be addressed. During this open house evening, we will literally lay out the plans on the table, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Time: 18:00–21:00 hrs
Location: Lunchcafé Oud Bocholtz, Pastoor Neujeanstraat 11 (opposite the church)
Please register in advance
While there is open entry, we would still like to ask you to register in advance. This will allow us to guarantee sufficient space for everyone and ensure that enough people are available to answer your questions. You can register by sending an email to aanmelden@simpelveld.nl. Please include the following details:
- Project ‘Disconnecting rainwater from the Bocholtz village centre’;
- Your name;
- Your address;
- The number of people you are registering.
Questions or more information?
Do you have any questions in advance? Feel free to contact us via info@simpelveld.nl. You can also find detailed information about the project on the website Buitenkomtbinnen.
We look forward to welcoming you on 22 April!
Overview map of the project area for rainwater disconnection in Bocholtz
Transcribed text of the overview map of the rainwater disconnection project area in Bocholtz
The overview map of the rainwater disconnection project area in Bocholtz shows a map of Bocholtz with the various sub-areas listed below shaded in.
- Sub-area 1: Kerkstraat, Julianastraat, Beatrixstraat, Patersplein and Persoonstraat
- Sub-area 2: Emmastraat, Paumstraat, Overhuizenstraat, Op de Baan, Op de Weijer and surroundings
- Sub-area 3: Minister Ruijsstraat, Crocusstraat, Salviastraat and Rozenstraat
- Sub-area 4: Tulpenstraat, Leliestraat, Asterstraat and Narcissenstraat
- Sub-area 5: Margrietstraat, Anjerstraat, Begoniastraat, Dahliastraat and Zonnebloemstraat
- Sub-area 6: Groeneboord, Kommerstraat, Bongerdplein and Persoonstraat
- Sub-area 7: Vlengendaal and Pleiweg
- Sub-area 8: Quelle and Irenehof
- Sub-area 9: Bethlehemstraat, Vincentiusstraat and Elisabethstraat: temporarily not being implemented!
- Sub-area 10: Heiweg and Wijngracht