Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The old Luhns Detergents site in Lembeek will be transformed into an energy-efficient industrial estate with 41 business spaces. Alderman Benjamin Swalens leads the project, with Brouwerij Boon as the first tenant.
The old Luhns Detergents site in Lembeek, municipality of Halle, province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium, has been empty for 17 years. A plan to build 6 new energy-saving buildings on the site has been in the works for 15 years. The new buildings will have 41 spaces for businesses. Businesses can even combine spaces if they need more room.
According to Alderman Benjamin Swalens, they worked on cleaning up the site before they could start building. The project is meant to make the area modern and give businesses in the area the space they need.
How will the new Lembeek industrial estate benefit businesses and the community?
The new buildings at the Luhns Detergents site will be built to save energy. They will have solar panels and heat pumps to help the environment. There will not be a gas pipeline in the new buildings. According to the officials, by making the site into a modern place for businesses, the project wants to help the local economy and give businesses the space they need, all while being good to the environment.
The new industrial estate in the Lembeek project is designed to benefit the local community as well, with a focus on sustainability and accessibility. Alderman for Spatial Planning, Benjamin Swalens, says the project will include a new, slower connection from the nearby train station to Fonteinstraat, making it easier for people to walk or bike to the area. The industrial estate is also expected to bring new employment opportunities to the area, contributing to local economic growth.
Brouwerij Boon, a well-known Belgian brewery, is the first business to join the new industrial estate in Lembeek. Boon will use part of the site to make more geuze, a traditional Belgian beer. Right now, Boon makes geuze in Tubeke.
Officials mentioned that the new location in Lembeek is closer to their main brewery. This will save money on transportation and help the environment. The project is designed with modern features, ways to help the environment, and a focus on local businesses. This will have a positive impact on the area for a long time.
