Assenede (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Assenede closed cemetery toilets due to misuse and safety concerns, says Alderman Lieve Goethals (Lokaal Sterk). Assende may reopen them briefly around November 1 (All Saints’ Day).
The public toilets in the cemeteries of the Belgian town of Assenede, a municipality within the province of East Flanders, have been closed. Alderman Lieve Goethals of the local political party Lokaal Sterk made the decision. Goethals stated that the toilets were usually extremely dirty and that people were not using them appropriately.
The city’s cleaning staff reported that the toilets were often left messy, with people leaving the water running. This caused water waste and made it harder to keep the toilets clean. The city decided to close the toilets because they wanted to keep the cleaning staff safe and make sure the cemeteries were clean and safe for everyone.
Will Assende reopen the cemetery toilets by All Saints’ Day?
The city of Assende isn’t planning to reopen the restrooms in the cemeteries right away. They might open them for a short time around All Saints’ Day, which is November 1. This is a time when many people visit the cemeteries to remember their loved ones. But Alderman Lieve Goethals says they aren’t sure if they will open the toilets then. He mentioned that they need to see if they have enough money and if people will use the toilets properly.
According to Alderman Lieve Goethals, even though the toilets in the cemeteries are closed, people who need to use a toilet can still find places to go. There are other public and semi-public toilets in the city. People can use the toilets in the city service buildings. The staff there can help if needed. The community center, De Bijenkorf, is also open to the public and has toilets.
The city of Assende also has 2 outdoor toilets that are always open. One is at Molenbergplein, which is a big square in town, and the other is at the truck parking area. Alderman Goethals also said that people can use the toilets in local cafes and restaurants. The city is trying to make sure everyone has access to toilets.
