Kortrijk’s Hoogmolen Windmill to Undergo €500K Renovation

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Kortrijk’s Hoogmolen windmill will undergo full renovation in 2027–2028. Alderman Wout Maddens said repairs include sails and structure, costing €500,000, with €267,000 funded by the Flemish Heritage Agency.

As VRT News reported, the Hoogmolen, Kortrijk’s oldest windmill, will undergo a full renovation in 2027 and 2028. The project will focus on preserving the mill’s original character while ensuring its long-term stability and safety.

What repairs are planned for Kortrijk’s Hoogmolen windmill in 2027–2028?

Work will also involve considerable repairs to the windmill’s exterior and interior. The mill’s sails, which hadn’t been in use for years and were removed in February due to safety concerns, were removed to facilitate the restoration. After the restoration, the windmill will be tested and adjusted so it can operate fully again

Although the big renovation of the Hoogmolen windmill is not taking place until 2027, repairs are currently taking place. The first project in the plan is the roof of the dice shed, the solid stone building carrying the mill.

The total cost of the full renovation is estimated at around half a million euros. Because the work requires the expertise of a certified mill builder, the city will receive support from the Flemish Agency for Immovable Heritage. The subsidy will cover 60% of the costs, amounting to €267,000. 

Originally constructed in 1717, the Hoogmolen windmill in Kortrijk has existed for more than 3 centuries as a symbol of the heritage of Kortrijk. The windmill ground grain to serve the local community and became a prominent cultural symbol. In the mid-1990s, it was completely restored in order to maintain its structure and appearance. The sails were removed years later for safety reasons.

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7 responses to “Kortrijk’s Hoogmolen Windmill to Undergo €500K Renovation”

  1. freaky ratbuster Avatar
    freaky ratbuster

    €500K to spruce up a windmill? Must be nice to have that kind of cash lying around in the land of beer and waffles! 🥴 Let’s hope it can still churn out a decent draft after all that work! 🍻

  2. Preach Man Avatar

    €500K for a windmill? Must be the luxury model with a heated sail option! 💸🌬️ Good luck finding a miller who can afford the rent after this renovation! 😂

  3. Fiend Oblivion Avatar
    Fiend Oblivion

    Just what we need, another €500K splashed on a historic windmill—because nothing says “forward-thinking” like keeping a dusty old relic spinning for the next generation! 💸🌬️

  4. Old Regret Avatar

    €500K to fix a windmill? Must be nice to have a breeze of cash blowing your way! 💸🌀 Hope it can finally stop being a bit of a “stiff” and start spinning again! 😂

  5. Steel Cut Toe Avatar
    Steel Cut Toe

    Renovating a windmill for half a million euros, eh? I suppose even old sails need a spa day now and then! 💸⛵️

  6. A full renovation of a windmill for half a million euros? Brilliant! I guess at this rate, they’ll be windsurfing in the town square by 2028! 😂💸

  7. A €500K makeover for a windmill? Brilliant! Nothing screams “progress” like pumping cash into a 300-year-old relic that can’t even keep its sails on. 😂💸

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