In Dodewaard, a new multifunctional center (MFC) will be built. The exercise park will be improved and expanded with a skatepark. With the village deal, we contribute to a stronger meeting heart. Associations of the exercise park and the MFC will collaborate more closely. This creates one strong and active village center.
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Published on: March 10, 2026

Village Deal for More Connection and Meeting 

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Neder-Betuwe alderman Herma van Dijkhuizen received the Village Deal from deputy Helga Witjes. With this subsidy of €400,000, the municipality of Neder-Betuwe, the involved associations, and we together want to ensure more connection and meeting in the village.

Meeting, Moving and Learning 

The MFC will soon be the place to meet and learn. Schools, childcare, and the library will be located in the MFC. In winter, skating is possible on the exercise park when it freezes. In other seasons, it is a skatepark where young and old can (learn to) skate laps. There is also a running route and a cycling route. The new skatepark gets young people moving and creates new contacts. Volunteers help out at both places.

Outboard Motor

The Village Deal aims to improve livability in villages through collaboration. The initiatives must come from the villages themselves. The Village Deal money gives that extra push to get started with the plans. And if it turns out to be a very sporty village deal, I find that extra successful.

Helga Witjes

Deputy Province of Gelderland

Make Your Village or Neighborhood More Pleasant and Cozy?

Do you have good ideas to improve the livability of your village or neighborhood? Then the Neighborhood and Village Deal scheme can be a first step to make this possible. Together with the Livability Alliance, we are happy to help you further develop your idea.