{"id":3658,"date":"2025-12-17T16:51:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T16:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overdebrug-oostenburg.nl\/?p=3658"},"modified":"2025-12-20T16:34:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T16:34:34","slug":"werkspoorhal-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overdebrug-oostenburg.nl\/en\/werkspoorhal-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Werkspoorhal Update \u2013 Current Status"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Werkspoorhal Update \u2013 Current Status<\/h2><\/span>
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The information meeting about the Werkspoorhal took place at the end of September.
Many residents are wondering what has happened since then.<\/p>\n

Below is an overview of the information and the current situation.<\/p>\n

Looking Back: Information Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

On 30 September 2025, Stichting Over de Brug organised an information meeting in the Buurtkamer on Oostenburg.<\/p>\n

The aim was to inform residents about the new use of the Werkspoorhal and to provide space for questions and concerns.<\/p>\n

During the meeting, it was announced that the owner, Nedstede<\/strong>, has rented the hall to gym chain BigGym<\/strong>.
The municipality granted the permit for these plans on 4 September 2025.<\/p>\n

What Are the Plans?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Owner Claudio Santini<\/strong> explained the plans during the meeting.<\/p>\n

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    The hall will contain an open steel sports structure with three levels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    On both sides, a corridor of about 4 metres wide will remain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The entrance will be on Oostenburgermiddenstraat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The large glass doors and rear doors will largely remain closed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The ground floor will include space for sports classes and a catering facility of approximately 130 m\u00b2.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The catering will focus on healthy food. A operator has not yet been selected.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Accessibility and Use<\/strong><\/p>\n

    During opening hours, a strip of approximately 4 metres around the structure will remain publicly accessible.
    The hall will be open to the public during opening hours.<\/p>\n

    Once the catering facility is in place, access through the hall to the waterside will be possible.<\/p>\n

    Important for the Neighbourhood<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      The hall will remain available for neighbourhood activities for at least 7 years.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      This will be organised in consultation with residents and BigGym.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      A Werkspoorhal Neighbourhood Group<\/strong> will be formed for this purpose.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Concerns from Residents<\/strong><\/p>\n

      During the meeting, residents raised concerns about possible nuisance, including:<\/p>\n

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        Lighting and visual impact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Noise from music and sports activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Visitor flows and bicycle parking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Disturbance for adjacent buildings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        BigGym stated that it will take these concerns into account:<\/p>\n

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          No bright lighting and calm music.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Limiting noise levels, including during activities under the canopy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Bicycle racks in front of the hall, with sufficient clearance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Residents will be informed in advance about the renovation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Wishes of immediate neighbours will be considered.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


          \nCurrent Status<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            Renovation and fitting-out of the side spaces are expected to start mid-December.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Construction of the frame in the central area will start on 3 January:<\/p>\n

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              3 weeks of piling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              3 weeks of construction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              followed by finishing and fitting-out<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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              The planned opening date is 26 March<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


              \nNext Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Over de Brug asked the municipality to take steps to ensure that the Werkspoorhal remains publicly accessible after the 7-year period.<\/p>\n

              The municipality responded that it is not a party in this matter.
              Stadgenoot stated that it has agreed with the current owner that the hall must remain publicly accessible for 7 years and that there will be a passage through the hall.<\/p>\n

              Public accessibility beyond this period is not further guaranteed.<\/p>\n

              Do you have questions or would you like to help think about how the Werkspoorhal can be used for neighbourhood activities?
              Let us know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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