Knokke-Heist (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The athletics track in Knokke-Heist, renovated for €650,000, received €133,000 from the Flemish government and €517,000 from the municipality. Julien Vanparys supports the upgrade, emphasizing its benefits for athletes and community health.
The athletics track in Knokke-Heist, built in 1964, has been important for sports and recreation for many years. It was first renovated in 1996 to fix damage from heavy use. After nearly 30 more years, local authorities decided it needed another upgrade. They understand how important the track is to the community, so they started a complete renovation to ensure it meets modern standards for athletes and sports fans.
What are the benefits of the €650,000 renovation of Knokke-Heist’s athletics track?
The renovation of the athletics track in Knokke-Heist cost 650,000 euros. The Flemish government contributed 133,000 euros, while the municipality covered the remaining 517,000 euros, 79 percent of the total cost. This shows the local authorities’ commitment to maintaining good facilities. The renewed track is expected to serve the community for many years, promoting sports and healthy living.
Julien Vanparys from the Knokke-Heist Athletics Association is happy about the new track. He says it’s good for athletes and others who like to run. The soft surface is helpful for people with knee or Achilles tendon pain. Local leaders Bert De Brabandere and Tine Gobert think the track adds to the Burgemester Graaf Leopold Lippenspark, which has many sports facilities for everyone. They believe the track will help more people enjoy sports in Knokke-Heist.
