Sint-Laureins (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Mayor Patrick De Greve announced a long-delayed project to upgrade the sewer system and roads, including Eerstestraat and Caatsweg. It improves wastewater management, widens Catsweg, and enhances SME access. Kathy Ingels opposed it.
Mayor De Greve has announced a big plan to improve the area. This project will upgrade the sewer system and the roads. It aims to collect wastewater from streets like Eerstestraat and Caatsweg. He mentioned that this would help the environment and make things more efficient. The project will also make it easier to reach the SME zone at Singelken, which should help local businesses.
According to officials, roads will be wider, especially Catsweg, to allow more traffic and bigger trucks. A new traffic plan will be set up at the intersection of Eerstestraat and Caatsweg to keep things safe. They mentioned that these changes will help everyone in the community.
Will Sint-Laureins finally upgrade Eerstestraat after 10 years?
Eerstestraat will be changed to make it safer for drivers. Officials mentioned that the plan includes twelve shifts in the road that will make it curve. This will help slow down traffic. The street will still be open for farm vehicles. Grass pavers will be added on the sides of the road to support these vehicles.
According to the officials, these changes will make the road safer and better for everyone. When the project is finished, it will also help with managing wastewater and improving the transportation system in the community.
Eerstestraat has been waiting for a new pressure sewer for over 10 years. The project faced many delays. The new local government decided that they could not wait any longer. Mayor Patrick De Greve said that waiting would only raise costs.
He mentioned that the old infrastructure needs to be replaced, and better water management is necessary. The project is now a top priority. The plan began in November 2013, but many issues stopped it. Now, the local council is taking action to move the project forward.
“Waiting any longer would only make things more expensive”,
Explains Mayor Patrick De Greve.
During the council meeting, most members showed strong support for the project. Almost everyone voted in favour of it. One member, Kathy Ingels from the Samen party, voted against the plan. She did not explain her reasons. Her vote was different from the majority.
