Deputy Michael Theuns: “The strength of a livable province lies in strong, engaged communities. In Beesel, I saw how the new Schakel will soon become a true living room for the village and its region. Roermond demonstrates how greening and urban development go hand in hand, with more space for meeting, social activities, and climate adaptation. And with the MFC Zöstere, Susteren finally gets a central place where residents can meet and organize activities. It pleases me that we as a Province can contribute to these valuable projects that literally and figuratively make Limburg more beautiful.”

Municipality of Beesel: The new Schakel

In the morning, alderwoman Linda van den Beucken and mayor Martijn Derks of the municipality of Beesel, together with Deputy Theuns, signed the Livability Agreement for the new multifunctional accommodation De Schakel. The Province aims to contribute to the realization of a future-proof community center where Beesel residents can meet. In cooperation with partners such as the Maas and Peel Library, the Open Drop-in for daytime activities (mainly for the elderly), and welfare organization Synthese, De Schakel will be a place for associations and social, community, and cultural activities.
Read the full press release on the website of the municipality of Beesel (links to another website) (opens external website).

Municipality of Roermond: Temporary city park and Centrumkwartier

In the afternoon, alderman Dirk Franssen on behalf of the municipality of Roermond signed the Livability Agreement for the redevelopment of the Centrumkwartier. The Province of Limburg intends to contribute €1 million to support the construction of a temporary and then permanent city park. Both form a green connecting zone between Munsterplein and Kloosterwandplein. This not only greening and making the living environment attractive but also works to stimulate meetings, promote biodiversity, and reduce heat stress. In the Centrumkwartier, social and cultural facilities will also be established.
Read the full press release on the website of the municipality of Roermond (links to another website) (opens external website)

Echt-Susteren: MFC Zöstere

Thirdly, at the end of the afternoon, alderman Peter Pustjens signed the agreement for the construction of a new multifunctional center: MFC Zöstere on Feurthstraat in Susteren. This community center, with construction costs of over €6 million, will be the first own community center for the Susteren core. Preparations are in full swing; demolition of the current D’n Hermiezaal will start in December 2026, after which the realization of the MFC will begin in 2027. Read the full press release on the website of the municipality of Echt-Susteren. (links to another website) (opens external website)

Limburg Livability Approach

With the Livability Approach, the Province of Limburg invests in initiatives that contribute to improving livability in Limburg municipalities. This approach focuses on creating vital and connected villages and cities, with special attention to social and cultural facilities, meeting places, and greening.