Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Hasselt’s September funfair moves to the small ring road due to construction on Elfde Liniestraat and Koning Boudewijnlaan. Residents raised concerns about parking (55 spots), noise, and traffic.
As VRT News reported, Hasselt is moving its September funfair to the small ring road, between Dusartplein and Kanaalkom. This change is happening because of construction projects. These include the redevelopment of the campus on Elfde Liniestraat and the building of a new bus lane on Koning Boudewijnlaan. These projects block the funfair’s location.
The city had been considering a new spot for the funfair for some time. To inform the public and address any worries, the city organised a meeting for residents. At this meeting, people learned about why the move was needed.
They also heard about how the new setup would work and how it would affect traffic and local amenities. Many residents liked how clear and open the discussion was. One person said the meeting was helpful and that most concerns were addressed.
What are the impacts of Hasselt’s funfair move to the small ring road?
Even though most people were happy, not everyone was completely sure after the meeting. Some residents are still worried about how the funfair’s move will change things. They’re concerned about more noise, less parking, and traffic on the small ring road. Others are worried that the temporary move might become permanent without asking them. The city has started talking openly.
But there are also people who are left with question marks. “The problem is mainly in the parking facilities,” says one of the residents. “We can no longer go to the parking garages. Where are those 55 people suddenly going to park their cars?”
People in Hasselt mostly don’t mind the funfair moving. They know it might be a little noisy for a while. Many people who live there understand it’s not a big deal. One person said they don’t mind the fair being close. They know city life has good and bad things. They also know it’s only for two weeks.
Some people feel happy about the funfair moving because it reminds them of the past. The funfair used to be on the small ring road many years ago. They mentioned that this brings back good memories for those who remember. One person said it’s like going back in time to when the funfair was always there. They always liked it that way, so they are happy it’s changing again.
