Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In Halle, the renewed Zennepad reopened after a €400,000 upgrade. It features a wooden boardwalk, buffer basin with stepping stones, reused Halle station stones, Zenneterras, and a play forest.
As VRT News reported, the Zennepad in Halle, a walking path along the Zenne River, has been fully renovated. They mentioned that before the work, the path was in bad shape and even dangerous.
The city spent about €400,000 to fix up the trail. Officials mentioned that a big part of the project was building a new wooden boardwalk along the river. Now, people can walk the path easily and safely, no matter the weather.
What makes the new Zennepad path in Halle special and climate-friendly?
Besides the new boardwalk, the whole path got a makeover to make it better for everyone. The city cut back branches and plants that were in the way. They also cleaned up trash. The Zennepad now goes through the new Nederhem district, which is located near the city centre and close to Halle’s swimming pool.
This new path part goes through a buffer basin. The buffer basin was built to collect and hold extra rainwater during heavy downpours, helping to prevent flooding in the area. Instead of going around this feature, the walking path now has stepping stones, so people can walk directly across the water.
The area around the basin is also decorated with stones and architectural elements from the old Halle station building, which was taken down about 30 years ago. These old materials have been reused to create a small outdoor space that pays tribute to the city’s history. Along the walking path, there’s a rest area known as the Zenneterras. For families, there’s a play forest for children to explore.
